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Runway AI

Runway AI

51-200 employees

Develops multimodal AI tools for creatives

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$90k - $130kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Product Design
Requirements
  • Experience testing complex, modern Web and Mobile applications
  • Strong understanding of QA best practices and methodologies
  • Ability to write and execute manual test plans, and have a solid understanding of QA principles
  • An understanding of the feature functionalities and output quality of prominent AI image and video generation technologies
  • A problem solver, who is able to call out problems on system level, while also having and acquiring knowledge on how various components interact
  • Be a creative thinker, adept at optimizing test approaches and maximizing efficiency through innovative strategies.
  • Exhibit a strong sense of empathy towards user experiences and a keen understanding of how users interact with products.
  • You have strong attention to detail and able to deliver meaningful feedback
  • A fast learner and eager to teach others
Responsibilities
  • Test and help to build robust and reliable products powered by the latest, cutting-edge AI video generation models.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design and Engineering to refine user stories and identify possible edge cases during shaping stage of the product
  • Compose detailed and thorough test cases, while actively maintaining and enriching our expanding test case library.
  • Partner with external third-party testers to identify, meticulously test, and validate a diverse range of issues.
  • Work closely with Customer Support team to triage and escalate issues reported by our customers

Runway Research develops multimodal Artificial Intelligence systems that enhance human creativity. Their tools can transform text into images, create new images from existing ones, and generate infinite visual content. These AI tools also offer features like frame interpolation and custom AI training. Targeting creative professionals such as filmmakers and global brands, Runway's technology allows users to synthesize videos from text, enabling efficient and cost-effective content creation without traditional filming. Unlike many competitors, Runway focuses specifically on generative AI for storytelling, providing a subscription-based model for access to their suite of tools. The company's goal is to empower creators by making advanced AI technology accessible for innovative storytelling.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$236.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

65%

2 year growth

220%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Runway AI's Gen-3 Alpha model offers significant advancements in video generation, making it a leader in the AI video creation space.
  • The company's collaborations with entertainment and media organizations for custom AI models highlight its potential for high-impact industry partnerships.
  • Runway AI's rapid growth and high valuation, as evidenced by its recent funding rounds, indicate strong investor confidence and promising future prospects.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in AI video generation is intensifying, with major players like Google and OpenAI entering the market.
  • The reliance on a subscription model may limit accessibility for some users, potentially slowing user base growth.

What makes Runway AI unique

  • Runway AI's focus on multimodal AI systems for creative professionals sets it apart from competitors who may not offer such specialized tools.
  • The company's ability to generate hyper-realistic videos from text, images, and videos provides a unique value proposition in the generative AI market.
  • Runway AI's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream while allowing continuous improvement and expansion of its AI tools.