Sr. Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our Backend team at Runway. In this role, you will be responsible for building cutting-edge, AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. We are looking for engineers who are problem solvers and thrive in fast-paced environments. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting challenges, including 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 $160,000-190,000
• Opportunity to work with a world-class engineering team
• Chance to push the boundaries of creativity and content creation
• Work on cutting-edge, AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting challenges
• Improve performance, reliability, and code quality
• Opportunity to work with the latest in machine learning and graphics
• Rapid prototyping and iteration with tight product deadlines
• Emphasis on learning and growth
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity
• Space for employees to bring their full selves to work
• Recognition as a best place to work