Backend Engineer

Job description

# **Why work at Higgsfield AI?** Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting **$1B** in annual revenue run rate, **30M+** users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands. We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like. ## **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 (we will relocate you from anywhere)** - Full-time position with high growth potential.