Data Infrastructure Engineer

heygen

Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Toronto · Los Angeles · Toronto

Posted Jul 2, 2025

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Engineering

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Job description

About HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.
Learn more at www.heygen.com. Visit our Mission and Culture doc here.

Position Summary:

At HeyGen, we are at the forefront of developing applications powered by our cutting-edge AI research. As a Data Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead the development of fundamental data systems and infrastructure. These systems are essential for powering our innovative applications, including Avatar IV, Photo Avatar, Instant Avatar, Interactive Avatar, and Video Translation. Your role will be crucial in enhancing the efficiency and scalability of these systems, which are vital to HeyGen's success.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure and systems needed to support our AI applications. Examples include

Large scale data acquisition
Multi-modal data processing framework and applications
Storage and computation efficiency
AI model evaluation and productionization infrastructure

Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand their computational and data needs and provide efficient solutions.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends in data infrastructure technologies and advocate for best practices and continuous improvement.
Assist in budget planning and management of cloud resources and other infrastructure expenses.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in managing infrastructure for large-scale AI or machine learning projects
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Proficiency in Python
Experience optimizing computational workflows
Familiarity with AI and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with GPU computing
Experience with distributed data processing system
Experience building large scale batch inference system
Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced tech environment.

What HeyGen Offers

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
Access to the latest technologies and tools.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.