Ambient is hiring: Video Editor in Redwood City

Build A Safer World With Us, One Incident At A TimeAmbient.ai is the category creator and leader in Agentic Physical Security. Powered by Ambient Pulsar, the first reasoning Vision-Language Model purpose-built for physical security, our platform seamlessly integrates with existing security cameras and physical access control systems to unify monitoring, access control, threat assessment, response, and investigations through an always-on reasoning layer that augments security operators with superhuman capabilities. The results: 95% fewer false alarms, investigations 20x faster, and 10x faster response.The momentum speaks for itself: we doubled new ARR in FY26, and have delivered results for world-class customers including Cisco, ServiceNow, SentinelOne, TikTok, Bayer, and MoMA. That kind of momentum creates an environment where great people thrive, and it shows: we recently ranked #71 out of 500 on the Forbes best startup employers list.Founded in 2017 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Allegion Ventures, Ambient.ai is on a fast-paced journey to fulfill our mission: prevent every security incident possible.About The RoleAmbient is hiring its first dedicated video editor to join a two-person creative team, working directly with our Sr. Creative Manager. This person will support the end-to-end process, playing a huge part in editing, motion design, and final delivery across social, web, product marketing, events, and sales enablement. A significant part of this role is fast, social-native video that drives engagement and builds brand affinity - primarily short-form vertical content for LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts - alongside long-form storytelling for campaigns and product launches, including our monthly product release notes video. Because we work inside secure facilities like warehouses, hospitals, school districts, and corporate campuses, privacy shapes both our product and our brand guidelines, so you'll find creative ways to tell visual stories without identifiable faces in B-roll. This is a chance to help define the visual language of an entirely new category being rebuilt around AI.What You'll DoEdit short-form vertical video optimized for LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts, with strong hooks, pacing, captions, and storytelling structures built for retentionRepurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets to extend the reach of every shootBuild and extend our motion graphics system, including titles, lower thirds, UI callouts, animated diagrams, and transitionsCapture and animate product UI to explain how the platform worksProduce brand videos, product explainers, customer stories, and launch content, including our monthly product release notes videoPartner with product marketing, demand generation, and sales enablement to take briefs from concept through final deliveryMaintain visual consistency with brand guidelines across every asset, and contribute ideas that connect storytelling to brand positioning and pipeline goalsWhat You'll Bring5+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally in-house or at an agencyA strong portfolio showcasing both editing craft and short-form, social-native contentProficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with working comfort in Photoshop, Illustrator, and FigmaA strong foundation in pacing, visual storytelling, sound design, and post-production fundamentalsComfort with typography and layout in motion, working inside an established brand systemStrong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEnough camera, lighting, and audio literacy to set up and record a clean talking-head shotBonusComfort presenting on camera - not required, but if you enjoy it, the monthly release notes video is yours to hostComfort with AI and emerging creative tools, using them to work faster without compromising quality, authenticity, or editorial judgmentExperience in B2B, enterprise software, or another technical categoryExperience animating software UI or explaining technical systems visuallyExperience with a digital asset management system or collaborative cloud post-production workflows such as Frame.ioExperience collaborating with or coaching executives on video contentWhy Join UsWe are creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry and looking for team members who are also passionate about our mission to prevent every security incident possibleWe have an impressive customer roster of F500 companies, including Adobe, SentinelOne and TikTokRegular full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our companyComprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year's for most roles, depending on customer demand)The latest tech and awesome swag will be delivered to your doorEnjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workersWe love to hike, are foodies, and love music! Check out our most recent Ambient Spotify Playlist#HybridAmbient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.