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Applied Research Scientist, AI Research

Build specialized AI models for video editing features used by millions

Descript's Research team builds specialized AI models for distinctive product features like Video Regenerate, lipsync, video translation, zero-shot voice cloning, and Studio Sound. The focus is on solving specific problems in the editing workflow rather than building general-purpose generative models. Everything built is intended to ship and most features go from prototype to production use by millions of creators within months.

Why This Role?

Work on AI models that ship as production features used by millions of creators

Key Responsibilities

  • Build specialized AI models for video editing workflows
  • Develop features like Video Regenerate and lipsync
  • Create zero-shot voice and roomtone cloning models
  • Implement video translation and Studio Sound capabilities
  • Transition research prototypes to production features
  • Focus on shipping models that solve specific editing problems

Requirements

  • Experience building specialized AI models
  • Background in audio/video processing or computer vision
  • Ability to ship research prototypes to production
  • Knowledge of generative models applied to creative workflows

Required Skills

machine learningai researchmodel developmentvideo editingAI model developmentvideo processingaudio cloninggenerative AIresearch to production

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Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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View Original Description from NoDesk

Original description from NoDesk

Descript's Research team builds the models behind the product's most distinctive features: Video Regenerate and lipsync, video translation, zero-shot voice and roomtone cloning, and Studio Sound. We don't build general-purpose generative models. We pick specific problems in the editing workflow and build specialized models for them. This isn't research for its own sake. Everything we build is meant to ship, and most of it has, going from prototype to a production feature used by millions of creators within months.

Salary Context

Similar AI roles on LokerDollar pay around $146.5k/yr (range $12k–370k/yr, n=44 active listings).

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Company
Descript
Source
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Open worldwide
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedNewNew & verified
Sep 2, 2026

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