Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Captions

Captions

51-200 employees

Video captioning and translation services

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Requires in-person presence at NYC HQ located in Union Square.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
NoSQL
Data Structures & Algorithms
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Our team is in-person at our office in Union Square, New York City.
  • 7+ years as a software engineer.
  • Experience building distributed systems using GCP and AWS, NoSQL databases, PubSub, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
  • Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms and data structures).
Responsibilities
  • Build scalable architecture and products that shape the future of video software.
  • Ensure high uptimes and performance, of all engineering systems in your area, for Captions' users.
  • Collaborate with the broader team to conceptualize and ship incredible experiences directly to Captions' users.

Captions.ai enhances video content by providing captioning and translation services tailored for content creators, social media influencers, marketing agencies, and businesses. Their main offerings include automatic subtitle generation, translation into 28 languages, and video compression to improve performance. These tools simplify the video production process, allowing users to produce professional-quality videos with ease. Unlike many competitors, Captions.ai uses a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for advanced features, which helps attract a large user base and convert free users into paying customers. The company's goal is to make high-quality video content accessible to a wider audience, and recent funding will support their growth and product development.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$82.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

-23%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Captions secured $60 million in Series C funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • The acquisition of AlpacaML enhances Captions' creative tools with AI rendering capabilities.
  • Expansion to web and desktop platforms increases accessibility and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like Beeble AI could challenge Captions' market position.
  • Integration challenges from AlpacaML acquisition may delay product enhancements.
  • Rapid expansion may stretch resources, potentially affecting service quality.

What makes Captions unique

  • Captions offers AI-powered video editing with automatic subtitle generation and language dubbing.
  • The platform supports video compression for optimized performance and accessibility.
  • Captions uses a freemium model to attract a wide user base and convert to paid plans.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours