Full Stack Software Engineer (L3)

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Kapwing, you will define, build, and launch full-stack features for one of the most popular cloud-based video editors. You will work extensively with React, Node, and Python, while also designing LLM-powered pipelines to optimize video editing experiences. A significant part of your role will be to stay current with AI technologies and prototype new applications, as well as collaborating with product and growth teams to enhance our core products.

To qualify for the Full Stack Software Engineer role at Kapwing, candidates should have at least 1 year of production-level software engineering experience in a modern web stack or 2+ relevant internships. Proficiency in React, Redux, Typescript, Node, and automated testing frameworks is essential. Experience with building full stack features and an entrepreneurial mindset are also important, especially in a fast-paced startup environment like ours.

At Kapwing, the work environment is collaborative and supportive. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be part of a small, high-growth team focused on innovation and excellence in engineering. We foster a culture of mentorship, allowing you to guide others while continuously learning yourself. We prioritize agility and a user-first approach to build tools that truly make a difference for creators globally.

Kapwing is committed to leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, particularly in video editing. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will develop features that utilize LLMs and generative models, allowing us to automate tedious aspects of video editing, thereby enhancing user experience and efficiency. Staying abreast of the latest developments in AI will be crucial to your role at Kapwing.

The Full Stack Software Engineer role at Kapwing offers a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $160,000 a year. This reflects our commitment to attracting top talent in the industry and recognizes the value you will bring to our innovative projects.

Discuss your experience with specific technologies like React, Node, and Python. Highlight how you’ve used them to develop features or products, and be ready to provide a concrete example to illustrate your expertise.

Talk about the steps you take to identify core features that validate product hypotheses. Explain how you prioritize tasks to ensure effective development while maintaining quality and minimalism in the initial product.

Share the resources you utilize for learning such as online courses, tech blogs, or communities that focus on web development. Provide examples of how you have leveraged new technologies in past projects.

Be prepared to discuss a specific problem, detailing the context, your approach to solving it, and the final outcome. This shows your analytical skills, technical expertise, and ability to thrive under pressure.

Discuss your experience with automated testing, including tools like Cypress or Jest. Point out your methodology in creating test cases and ensuring that your code remains robust and reliable.

Describe your strategies for prioritizing work, such as using methodologies like Agile or Kanban. You might want to give an example of a time when you successfully managed competing deadlines.

Talk about importance of user needs, scalability, and security. Mention how you would document your APIs effectively for other developers and ensure they are user-friendly.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing communication, listening, and collaboration. Use an example to showcase your ability to maintain a healthy team dynamic.

Share your passion for video technology and how it influences creativity. Discuss how you see yourself contributing to Kapwing’s mission and what aspects of video technology truly fascinate you.

Reflect on any previous experiences you’ve had mentoring others. Describe how you approach mentorship, your philosophy, and the impact it has had on both your mentees and yourself.