Mirage is at the forefront of revolutionizing short-form video creation through advanced AI research and technology. As a Software Engineer on their web-platform team, you'll be working on cutting-edge products that serve millions of creators and businesses worldwide. The role involves complex engineering challenges, from custom graphics rendering to sophisticated video processing and integration of large video-generation models.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern frontend, backend, and API technologies, including advanced in-browser rendering using WebAssembly and WebGL. You'll be implementing full-stack solutions that require careful balance of performance, scalability, and reliability. As part of a cross-functional team, you'll collaborate with product, design, infrastructure, and ML specialists to shape features from conception to release.
The company is backed by prestigious investors including Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz. Their products, including Captions and Mirage Studio, are used by over 20 million creators and businesses. Located in NYC's Union Square, they offer competitive compensation ($270K-$350K plus equity) and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401K matching, and various wellness perks.
This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about video technology, AI integration, and building products that empower creative expression. The position requires 8+ years of experience and strong computer science fundamentals, with bonus points for experience in complex rendering or real-time media processing.