Senior Software Engineer - Video Platform
Senior Software Engineer focused on building a video and rendering platform. You will work on FFmpeg, WebAssembly, and Skia-based engines. The role is remote within UTC-5 to UTC+2.
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Still open when we checked on 28 Sept
US$95,000 - US$200,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Full-time
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Only from certain places, per the ad: “Location: Remote, anywhere from EST (UTC-5) to UTC+2”
Have the right to work in Spain
Slate doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Private health insurance
Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.
5+ years building complex frontend applications
Deep Angular and TypeScript knowledge - you architect components, not just use them
You think in RxJS and reactive patterns naturally
Built interactive graphics (Canvas, PixiJS, WebGL, or similar)
Worked on video editor tools, creative software, or design applications
Solved hard performance problems that improved users' experience
You own the outcomes, not just the tasks
You communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal
You use AI tools to move faster - and take responsibility for the output
Compensation: $95-200k USD base (flexible based on experience and location) + equity options
Equity options
Unlimited PTO (we actually take it)
$200/month wellness stipend
Health insurance stipend
Home office budget
You'll be building the content editor that top-tier organizations from Amazon to the NFL, and the Premier League, as well as some of the largest media, entertainment and consumer brands globally, use every day. Backed by reputable investors including Charge Ventures, Interplay, Titletown Tech and WISE Ventures, we are scaling rapidly and building innovative tools to transform social media content creation for teams.
This isn't form validation and API calls. You'll be building canvas-based creative tools, solving tough real-time collaboration problems, and shipping features that thousands of creators rely on. The work is technically challenging, visually rewarding, and directly impacts how major brands communicate with millions of fans.
We're a small remote team located across 15 countries where your work ships fast and gets noticed. You'll ship to production your first week and own meaningful features within weeks.
Extend our canvas-based video editor with new features using PixiJS and WebGL
Turn design mockups into pixel-perfect, performant interactions
Tackle hard frontend problems: undo/redo, layer management, animations, transitions, responsive canvas and much more
Build features on top of our existing collaboration infrastructure
Ship co-editing, commenting, and approval workflows that teams actually use
Partner with the team to extend the editor architecture
Collaborate with designers who sweat the details
Learn from specialists in video rendering and media processing
Location: Remote, anywhere from EST (UTC-5) to UTC+2
Reporting to: Maciej Kucharek, Head of Engineering
TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, NgRx, PixiJS, Node.js
Slate is a London-based technology company that builds a collaborative video creation platform designed for modern marketing and communications teams. The company focuses on simplifying the video production process, offering tools for editing, graphics, and video platform management. Slate operates in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) space, serving a global clientele with a strong emphasis on innovation and user experience.
Slate has established a presence in Spain, with open roles for senior engineering positions, indicating a growing technical hub in the country. The company's work culture emphasizes remote collaboration and cutting-edge technology, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to work in a dynamic, product-driven environment. With a focus on video technology and frontend engineering, Slate offers opportunities for engineers to work on impactful projects while being part of a globally distributed team.
Slate is the creative workspace for brand social teams. We help teams create and ship on-brand content fast with an all-in-one editor, built-in asset management, and seamless creative file workflows, backed by hands-on support from people who have done the job. Teams across top sports leagues and global brands like Amazon and Hoka use Slate every day to elevate their social presence.
Note: We do not sponsor work visas.
Slate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
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