Higgsfieldai
Backend Engineer
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Role family
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Work mode
- Remote-friendly
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- 1 Sept 2026
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the posting
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.
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