Backend Engineer

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Almaty, KAZ
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech • Software • Generative AI
The Role
Higgsfield AI seeks a Backend Engineer with deep expertise in backend systems and scalability, to design architectures for millions of users and optimize data pipelines.
Summary Generated by Built In
Why work at Higgsfield AI?

Higgsfield AI is the fastest-growing GenAI platform in the world — #1 in Video AI in the U.S. and top globally by growth.

We raised a $130M Series A — and we’re only getting started. This is your chance to join early, when the team is small but mighty, and help build the next GenAI decacorn.


Who we are looking for

Everyone at Higgsfield is an A-player. We’re looking for teammates who bring:

  • Deep backend expertise, with a strong focus on scalable systems and APIs.

  • A systems thinker who can design architectures that handle millions of users.

  • Readiness to thrive in a high-intensity startup environment.

  • Comfort in a high-intensity startup environment, where priorities shift fast.

What you will work on
  • Architect & scale robust data pipelines from diverse web sources.

  • Handle large volumes of unstructured data (video, audio, images, text).

  • Analyze web apps & APIs for stable data extraction.

  • Own the full data acquisition process: automation, integrity, efficiency.

Your must haves
  • 5+ years of experience.

  • Experience with highload systems.

  • Proven track record with large-scale data ingestion systems.

  • Media content storage & delivery optimization.

  • Strong knowledge of databases.

  • Performance tuning & profiling.

  • CDN, caching, message queues.

  • Independent, able to lead complex projects.

  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

The deal
  • Competitive salary in USD + stock options.

  • On-site role in our Almaty office.

  • Full-time position with high growth potential.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience with Python (FastAPI)
  • Strong Python + cloud (AWS) + Docker
  • Proven track record with large-scale data ingestion systems
  • Media content storage & delivery optimization
  • Strong knowledge of database (PostgreSQL)
  • Performance tuning & profiling
  • CDN, caching, message queues
  • Independent, able to lead complex projects
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment
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The Company
70 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Higgsfield is an AI-native generative video platform that provides infrastructure for AI video and image generation, enabling creators, brands, and marketing teams to produce cinematic-quality visuals at scale by integrating various AI models into a unified workflow.

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