HeyGen

Backend Engineer

HeyGen
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over 1 year ago
Toronto, Canada +3 moreMid Level
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$170k - $220k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient backend systems.
  • Create and maintain robust and secure APIs for front-end applications and third-party integrations.
  • Design and manage database schemas and optimize queries and data storage performance.
  • Monitor backend systems for performance issues, errors, and anomalies and implement improvements.
  • Maintain code quality through code reviews, pair programming, and unit and integration testing.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver product features.
  • Stay current with backend technologies and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 4 years of backend development experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, C++, or Java.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong knowledge of API design and development.
  • Knowledge of security and data protection best practices.
  • A master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenGL, Vulkan, WebRTC, or machine learning infrastructure, especially computer vision, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and experience in a startup or fast-paced technology environment are preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, health benefits, generous paid time off, parental leave, and emotional health resources.
  • Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools.
HeyGen

About HeyGen

51-200 employees

HeyGen is a message-first AI video platform that helps people and AI agents turn ideas into professional video in minutes. Used by a community of over 30 million users and 85% of the Fortune 100, HeyGen makes it easy to create and share videos seamlessly across languages and formats.