Sr. Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our Backend team at Runway. This role involves working on cutting-edge, AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. We are looking for engineers who are problem solvers and thrive in fast-paced environments. The role includes working on a wide range of challenges, such as building backend services for interactive video processing and streaming, and deploying computer vision and generative models to production.

• Work with a world-class engineering team pushing the boundaries of creativity and content creation on the browser
• Work across the Backend stack to implement new product features for Runway’s machine learning based video creation and collaboration tools
• Create server-side components using the latest in machine learning and graphics
• Improve the performance, reliability, and code quality of our codebases
• 3+ years of industry experience in a software engineering role, ideally backend focused
• Demonstrated fluency of one or more programming languages, including but not limited to Python
• Experience in architecting production-ready systems and familiarity with debugging and profiling tools
• Ability to rapidly prototype solutions and iterate on them with tight product deadlines
• Humility and open mindedness; at Runway we love to learn from one another

• 3+ years of industry experience in a software engineering role, ideally backend focused
• Demonstrated fluency of one or more programming languages, including but not limited to Python
• Experience in architecting production-ready systems and familiarity with debugging and profiling tools
• Ability to rapidly prototype solutions and iterate on them with tight product deadlines
• Humility and open mindedness; at Runway we love to learn from one another

• Competitive salary range of $180,000-220,000
• Pay equity and salary based on relevant experience, skill level, and qualifications
• Opportunity for salary updates based on candidate's experience
• Open to considering candidates with more or less experience than outlined in the job description
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Equal opportunity for success regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, age, or veteran status