Descript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. We are a team of 150 and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors ( OpenAI , Andreessen Horowitz , Redpoint Ventures , Spark Capital ).
Based on 8 US job postings from Descript that disclose pay, the median posted range is $197K–$250K base salary. Ranges come straight from the job descriptions (pay-transparency disclosures), not from self-reported surveys.
Yes. NewJob tracks 8 open roles at Descript, most recently posted on 2026-10-07. The teams with the most openings are Marketing (3), Data (2), Engineering (2).
How much does Descript pay?
Across 8 US job postings that list pay, Descript’s median posted base salary range is $197K–$250K. The highest posted range right now is $220K–$292K for Software Engineer, Infrastructure.
Does Descript hire remotely?
7 of Descript’s 8 open roles (88%) are listed as remote or remote-friendly.