🎨 OpusClip is the world's No.1 AI video agent for social media.
OpusClip is the world's No.1 AI-first video editing tool built for authenticity with no editing skills required. Just 1 click to turn long-form content into viral-ready short clips for social media.
Our mission is to effortlessly transform your content into authentic, high-quality videos. Within just 18 months of our launch, over 10 million creators and businesses have used OpusClip to enhance their social presence.
We have raised $50 million in total funding and are fortunate to have some of the most supportive investors, including SoftBank Vision Fund, DCM Ventures, Millennium New Horizons, Fellows Fund, AI Grant, Jason Lemkin (SaaStr), Samsung Next, GTMfund, Alumni Ventures, and many more.
Check out our latest coverage by Business Insider featuring our product and funding milestones, and our recognition as one of The Information's 50 Most Promising Startups in 2024.
Headquartered in Palo Alto, we are a team of 100 passionate and experienced AI enthusiasts and video experts, driven by our core values:
Be a Champion Team
Prioritize Ruthlessly
Ship fast, Quality Follows
Obsess over customers
Be a part of this exciting journey with us!
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join our AI video finecut team. You will be responsible for the development, iteration, and performance optimization of the Refine System, a core component that powers intelligent video editing experiences. This role involves close collaboration with algorithm, frontend, and product teams to continuously enhance system capabilities and user experience.
📝 Background and Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and iterate on the backend architecture of the Refine System
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure system efficiency and stability
Collaborate with PMs to efficiently support the rapid development and delivery of Refine features
Collaborate with AI/Platform teams to build interfaces and processing pipelines for intelligent editing
Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on security and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments
📝 Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or related fields
3+ years of experience in backend development with strong software engineering fundamentals
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as TS/JS, Python, Go, Java, or Node.js and etc.
Solid understanding of system design principles and performance optimization strategies
Familiar with common databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and application in business system
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional collaboration
Self-motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented
📝 Additional Qualifications:
Proven experience in building or optimizing high-performance backend systems
Hands-on experience with system design in AI workflow product
Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure).
Passion for creator tools or intelligent video editing products
📝 Location (On-site):
Shanghai, China
EEO
OpusClip is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. OpusClip considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Opus Clip is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
