Lightricks is an AI-first company creating next-generation content creation technology for businesses, enterprises, and studios with a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation. At our core is LTX-2, an open-source generative video model, built to deliver expressive, high-fidelity video at unmatched speed. It powers both our own products and a growing ecosystem of partners through API integration.
The company is also known globally for pioneering consumer creativity through products like Facetune, one of the world’s most recognized creative brands, which helped introduce AI-powered visual expression to hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We combine deep research, user-first design, and end-to-end execution from concept to final render, to bring the future of expression to all.
Why Join UsWe’re here to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and video - not for the buzz, but for the craft, the challenge, and the chance to make something genuinely new.
We believe in an environment where people are encouraged to think, create and explore. Real impact happens when people are empowered to experiment, evolve, and elevate together.
At Lightricks, every breakthrough starts with great people and a collaborative mindset. If you're looking for a place that combines deep tech, creative energy, and zero buzzword culture, you might be in the right place.
What you will be doingYou will be part of the LTX team. Our team is developing a revolutionary video creation platform built from the ground up with bleeding edge generative AI technology. Each member of our team is responsible for every aspect of our product, from software design to coding, testing, code reviews and automatic deployment to production. We are lean, agile and pragmatic. We practice software engineering best practices and we care about creating beautiful and performant web applications. Most importantly we are passionate engineers who love to build amazing products with technology that feels nothing short of magical.
Your day-to-day job will involve:- Develop end-to-end features, from UI components and widgets to backend architecture, with a deep understanding of the generative AI powering and constraining them
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions on feature design, architectural improvements, and problem-solving across the stack
- Write and review code, taking a hands-on approach to implementing new features with high quality and scalability
- Integrate seamlessly with both internal systems and third-party APIs, ensuring robust and maintainable connections
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, while setting a high standard for engineering best practices
- Mentor junior developers and help foster their growth into strong, independent contributors
- Collaborate closely with design, product, and marketing teams to build elegant, user-friendly web interfaces that create meaningful business impact
- 8+ years of experience in the front end realm, which includes experience with at least one front end framework such as: React, Angular, Vue, etc.
- Experience working on production grade backend systems, including understanding of queueing systems, databases, containers and deployment frameworks.
- Deep knowledge and mastery of JavaScript, TypeScript and its internals.
- Deep knowledge of computer science including (but not limited to): Operating Systems, Algorithms, Concurrency and Data Structures.
- Experienced writing maintainable production grade code.
- Understanding of Generative AI and Machine Learning- a bonus
- Understanding of image processing- a bonus
- Stock Options.
- Private Medical Insurance (Optical & Dental cover) including your loved ones.
- Life Assurance.
- £3,000p/a Transport Allowance.
- £750p/a allowance for Wellbeing & Professional Development.
- Free on-site lunches, coffee, breakfast & snacks.
- Pension Contributions (7%).
- Holiday (25 days).
- Seasonal & Anniversary Vouchers.
- Hybrid & Flexible working.
- Cool office space in central London.
- Enhanced Parental Leave.
- Cycle-to-work Scheme.
- Season Ticket Loan.
- Volunteering Opportunities.
- Frequent social activities - away-days, happy hours, team building, yoga, creative workshops.
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What We Do
Lightricks, an AI-first company, is revolutionizing how visual content is created. With a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation, Lightricks is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to the creative and business spaces.
Our AI photo and video generation models, which power our apps and platforms including Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, and LTX Studio, allow creators and brands to leverage the latest research breakthroughs, offering endless control over their creative potential. Our influencer marketing platform, Popular Pays, provides creators the ability to monetize their work and offers brands opportunities to scale their content through tailored creator partnerships.
Founded in 2013, Lightricks is backed by prominent investors including Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Insight Partners, Viola Ventures, ClalTech, Greycroft, Hanaco Venture Capital, Altshuler Shaham Investment Holdings, Harel-Hertz Investment, Qumra Capital House, Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings, Shavit Capital, and Stonebridge Partners who share our enduring commitment to driving the future of content creation.
