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Higgsfield

Backend Engineer

Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Engineering
Pay
Not stated
Posted
6 months ago

About the role

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.

Source

Posted by Higgsfield on their own hiring page, jobs.ashbyhq.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 06 Nov 2026 23:58 UTC; the original is the reference.

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