Head of Applied AI, Descript
$250-310k
Collaborative audio and video editor
Open for applications
Collaborative audio and video editor
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$250-310k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make video a staple of every communicator's toolkit, alongside docs and slides.
Role
Who you are
- PhD or Master’s degree specialized in Deep Learning or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in managing AI teams and 5+ years of experience with building deep learning models
- A track record of leading and shipping research projects in production
- Experience in managing and mentoring research scientists
- Strong knowledge of deep learning (and ideally generative models)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What the job involves
- The Head of Applied AI will be responsible for managing and leading our Applied AI Research team in developing and implementing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Descript product
- Leading research projects and ensuring their timely completion
- Collaborating with other teams to integrate AI technologies into real-world products
- Mentoring and managing a team of research scientists and engineers
- Developing and implementing research strategies
- Staying up-to-date with the latest developments in AI technology and incorporating them into our research
- Representing the company in conferences and events
Our take
Descript offers podcasters, YouTubers and other content creators a series of modern tools for editing and transcribing audio and video files. It stands out from more traditional editing platforms by using modern tools like natural language processing and AI generated transcriptions.
One of its most newsworthy features is its transcription to audio editing software. Users can edit the AI generated transcription in text format, which is then reflected in the audio itself, and in the speaker's “natural" voice. Founded by Groupon founder and former CEO Andrew Mason in 2017, the company has experienced fast growth, and has already been used across the industry by outlets like the BBC, NPR, VICE, The Washington Post and The New York Times.
The company’s early success and future potential have been underlined in the form of substantial funding. The podcasting industry alone (which encompasses both video and audio) accounted for $22 billion. Descript, which continues to add intelligent and quality-shifting features, is well-positioned to capture this lucrative and growing market.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2022
$50m
SERIES C
Jan 2021
$30m
SERIES B
Total funding: $100m
Company benefits
- Generous healthcare package
- Unlimited vacation time
- Catered lunches
- Whether you love WFH or can’t wait to get back to being in person, we're interested in offering an environment that works for you
Company HQ
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Andrew Mason
(CEO)Studied at Northwestern University before founding Groupon in 2008. Was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator and co-founder of Detour.com.
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