Backend Engineer

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.