inhousefyi
← Back to listings

Backend Engineer

HeyGenSan Francisco, California, United States · Posted Dec 14, 2023
Full-timeEst. 195,000 USD
Apply now

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

As a Backend Engineer at HeyGen, you'll be at the forefront of building the core systems and infrastructure that power our products and services. Your expertise will drive the development and optimization of scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems that cater to our growing user base.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Development: Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient backend systems.
  • API Development: Create and maintain robust and secure RESTful APIs to serve front-end applications and third-party integrations.
  • Database Management: Design and manage database schemas, ensure efficient data storage, and optimize queries for maximum performance.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver feature-rich products.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor backend systems for performance, errors, and anomalies. Implement fixes and improvements as needed.
  • Code Quality: Maintain high code quality through regular code reviews, pair programming, and writing unit and integration tests.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and best practices to ensure HeyGen remains at the forefront of technology.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in backend development.
  • Proficiency in python, golang, c++ or java.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong knowledge of API design and development.
  • Knowledge of best practices in security and data protection.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Graphics API like OpenGL, Vulkan, etc.
  • Experience with Streaming protocol like WebRTC.
  • Experience with Machine Learning Infrastructure especailly computer vision.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture.
  • 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.

Salary Range
$170,000 – 220,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

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

Similar jobs

HeyGenLos Angeles, California, United States

Est. 210,000 USD

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 abil…

Full-time
HeyGenRemote

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 abil…

Full-timeRemote
GlossGeniusSan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 176,000 USD

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-time
HackerRank CareersSanta Clara, California, United States

Est. 161,000 USD

HackerRank helps companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft hire and upskill the next generation of developers based on skills, not pedigree. Our platform is trusted by over 2,500 of the world’s most innovative compani…

Full-time
GlossGeniusNew York City, New York, United States

Est. 176,300 USD

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-time
GlossGeniusSan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 255,000 USD

About Genius AIGenius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius t…

Full-time
GlossGeniusRemote

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-timeRemote
GlossGeniusNew York City, New York, United States

Est. 176,250 USD

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-time
GlossGeniusSan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 190,000 USD

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-time
HackerRank CareersBangalore, India

HackerRank helps companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft hire and upskill the next generation of developers based on skills, not pedigree. Our platform is trusted by over 2,500 of the world’s most innovative compani…

Full-time
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 243,225 USD

Scale GP (Scale Generative AI Platform) is an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform providing APIs for knowledge retrieval, inference, evaluation, and more. We are seeking a strong Senior Full-Stack Engineer to help us…

Full-time
GlossGeniusNew York, New York, United States

Est. 190,000 USD

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-time
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 283,500 USD

Scale GP (Scale Generative AI Platform) is an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform that provides APIs for knowledge retrieval, inference, evaluation, and more. We are looking for a strong engineer to join our team and…

Full-time
AuguryHaifa, Israel

Our mission is to transform how people and machines work together to push the boundaries of human productivity. A leader in Industrial AI, Augury helps the world’s manufacturers leverage real-time production insights to…

Full-time
Genius SportsNew York, New York, United States

Est. 215,000 USD

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized…

Full-time

Est. 207,375 USD

About the team The Foundations team builds and evolves the application-level infrastructure that powers Hex. We own the shared backend systems, frameworks, and primitives that other teams depend on—helping the company mo…

Full-timeRemote
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 243,225 USD

About Scale At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in AI, including: generative…

Full-time
GlossGeniusNew York, New York, United States

Est. 255,000 USD

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-time
GlossGeniusRemote

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-timeRemote
GlossGeniusSan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 112,000 USD

About GlossGenius Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGeniu…

Full-time
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 201,825 USD

About Scale AI At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in AI, including generativ…

Full-time
EvolverPalo Alto, California, United States

Est. 200,000 USD

About Us: We are an innovative AI startup focused on transforming professional services through cutting-edge Generative AI and deep domain expertise. Our agent-driven solutions automate complex workflows, engaging humans…

Full-time
RedditRemote

Est. 260,000 USD

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the…

Full-timeRemote
GlossGeniusRemote

About Genius AI Genius AI is building technology to help local businesses run themselves. Genius AI products do the admin work that keeps practitioners from the work they love and the people they serve. From GlossGenius…

Full-timeRemote
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 201,825 USD

About Scale At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in AI, including: generative…

Full-time

Est. 246,875 USD

About the role We are looking for experienced, backend-leaning product engineers to help expand the capabilities of our industry-leading AI analytics platform. At Hex, we're deeply focused on building powerful, integrate…

Full-timeRemote
Scale AIBudapest, Hungary

Est. 84,000 EUR

At Scale AI, we’re not just building AI tools—we’re pioneering the next era of enterprise AI. As businesses race to harness the power of Generative AI, Scale is at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge solutions that tr…

Full-time
Scale AINew York, New York, United States

Est. 279,400 USD

Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack - Enterprise Gen AI Scale GP (Scale Generative AI Platform) is an enterprise-grade AI platform providing APIs for knowledge retrieval, inference, evaluation, and more. We are looking f…

Full-time
Scale AISan Francisco, California, United States

Est. 201,825 USD

Scale GP (Scale Generative AI Platform) is an enterprise-grade AI platform that provides APIs for knowledge retrieval, inference, evaluation, and more. We are looking for a strong engineer to join our team and help us bu…

Full-time
New HeightsAspen, Colorado, United States

Est. 85,000 USD

This is a testAbout the position Greenhouse is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team! At Greenhouse, our team offers stability, product development best practices, and an environment where every si…

Full-time