Higgsfield AIBackend Engineer
Higgsfield AI is hiring a Backend Engineer in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Higgsfield AI.
Level's read on this job
- Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this software engineer role: the job is building AI systems.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Caching, Message Queues and Cdn.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 95 other open roles at Higgsfield AI.
AI in this role
Architect and scale robust data pipelines and backend systems for generative AI video creation 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.
How we rate this
Backend Engineer at Higgsfield AI rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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Skills and AI tools this role asks for
Pay
- Typical software engineer job
- $168k
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where backend was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where scalability was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where data pipelines was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where api was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Caching in your day-to-day work.
Adapt your resume
- List these exact terms on your resume: Backend, Scalability, Data Pipelines, API, and Caching. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.
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