Company Name: Captions
Location: Union Square, New York City, United States (In-person at NYC HQ)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $170K – $250K yearly (Offers Equity)
Industry: AI / Video AI / Software (specifically building consumer-facing products for video creation using advanced full-stack technologies)
Job Overview
Captions is a pioneering company at the forefront of AI and Video AI, dedicated to transforming how video content is created and understood. We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer, Full-Stack with 7+ years of experience to join our team in the heart of Union Square, New York City. This Full-time, Senior-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to build and evolve consumer-facing products for video creation, leveraging advanced full-stack technologies to deliver groundbreaking user experiences.
As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions across the entire technology stack, from modern front-end rendering to scalable backend services. You will own the product development lifecycle alongside cross-functional teammates, tackling complex engineering and product challenges to empower creators with cutting-edge AI-powered tools. If you are a seasoned full-stack engineer with a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, thrive on building user-centric products, and are passionate about making a tangible impact on the future of AI-powered video creation, Captions invites you to contribute your expertise to our groundbreaking mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply 7+ years of professional software engineering experience to design, build, and operate high-quality, full-stack solutions.
- Leverage a strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) to architect robust and efficient systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in full-stack software development, encompassing:
- Modern front-end technologies (implicitly React, advanced in-browser rendering like WebAssembly & WebGL based on context) for engaging user interfaces.
- Back-end technologies (implicitly Python, C++, Java, Rust based on similar job posts) for scalable service development.
- API frameworks for seamless communication between services.
- Experience with Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, or others) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.
- Possess bonus points for experience with complex rendering or real-time media processing, demonstrating specialized expertise.
- Drive the creation of user-centric products by leveraging modern frontend, backend, and API technologies.
- Implement full-stack solutions that effectively balance performance, scalability, reliability, and extensibility.
- Own the product development lifecycle alongside cross-functional teammates (product, design, infra, and ML) to shape features from early concepts through final release.
- Maintain a high bar for code quality by championing best practices, ensuring thorough testing, and participating in thoughtful code reviews.
- Tackle complex engineering and product challenges to enable creators with innovative features.
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Senior-Level (Explicitly stated “7+ years of professional software engineering experience”).
- Education Requirement: Relevant experience or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is typically required.
- Required Skills:
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms and data structures).
- Proficiency in full-stack software development, including:
- Modern front-end technologies (implicitly React, advanced in-browser rendering like WebAssembly & WebGL based on context).
- Back-end technologies (implicitly Python, C++, Java, Rust based on similar job posts).
- API frameworks.
- Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, or others) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Bonus points for experience with complex rendering or real-time media processing.
- Proven ability in building user-centric products by leveraging modern frontend, backend, and API technologies.
- Skilled in implementing full-stack solutions that balance performance, scalability, reliability, and extensibility.
- Experience owning the product development lifecycle alongside cross-functional teammates (product, design, infra, and ML) to shape features from early concepts through final release.
- Capable of maintaining a high bar for code quality by championing best practices, testing, and participating in thoughtful code reviews.
- Proficient in tackling complex engineering and product challenges to enable creators.
Salary and Benefits
Captions offers an exceptional annual salary ranging from $170K – $250K yearly for this Full-time Software Engineer, Full-Stack position. The compensation package also offers Equity in the company. We believe in rewarding top talent and fostering a dynamic work environment. Beyond salary and equity, Captions is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and opportunities for continuous professional development at the cutting-edge of AI technology.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time position based in-person at NYC HQ in Union Square, New York City, United States. You will work within a highly collaborative and innovative office environment, engaging directly with product, design, infrastructure, and ML teams. The role demands exceptional technical proficiency in full-stack development, strong computer science fundamentals, and the ability to own the product development lifecycle. You will be expected to tackle complex engineering and product challenges, contributing to a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Standard business hours are generally observed.
Why Work with Us
At Captions, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a team that’s redefining the future of Video AI through groundbreaking Software. We are a pioneering force, specifically focused on building consumer-facing products for video creation using advanced full-stack technologies.
We offer a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment where your expertise in full-stack development, distributed systems, and AI integration will be highly valued. You will be empowered to own significant product areas, architect new solutions, and directly contribute to state-of-the-art AI-powered applications that empower millions of creators. If you are a results-driven Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with a clear passion for building at scale and eager to make a tangible impact on a rapidly evolving software landscape, Captions offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.
