Applied Research Scientist, AI Research

As an Applied Research Scientist on the AI Research team at Descript, you will focus on developing multimodal understanding systems that enhance the company's video editing capabilities. Your work will involve designing benchmarks for evaluating editorial quality, building necessary datasets, training specialized models, and collaborating with engineering teams to transition prototypes into production features. You will also have the opportunity to set research directions and potentially publish your findings in academic venues.

• Base salary range: $197,000–$262,500, plus equity and benefits.
• Generous healthcare package.
• 401k matching program.
• Catered lunches.
• Flexible vacation time.

• No specific mention of required domain expertise in computer vision or speech and audio, which may indicate a broader focus on general deep learning skills.
• The role involves a significant amount of research that is expected to lead to production features, which may appeal to candidates looking for impactful work.
• Final offer amounts may vary based on multiple factors, which could affect salary expectations.