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Backend Engineer

higgsfieldai · Almaty, Kazakhstan

Open. First seen 9 September 2026.

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Description

Why work at Higgsfield AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ 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 .

Full-time position with high growth potential. WHY WORK AT HIGGSFIELD AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ 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.
  • Full-time position with high growth potential.

Salary context

12 other open postings titled Backend Engineer state a salary: median USD 120,000 to USD 177,500 a year.

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