Staff/Lead Engineer, Back End - Video Generation - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff/Lead Engineer, Back End - Video Generation in Europe.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical infrastructure for high-performance video generation systems. You will focus on enhancing the resilience, scalability, and observability of complex backend pipelines, while owning long-term projects from concept to production. Collaborating across engineering and product teams, you will ensure that your work directly supports commercial objectives and helps scale internal platforms efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of video generation technology, mentor other engineers, and contribute to strategic technical decisions. It is ideal for a highly experienced engineer who thrives in high-performing teams and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-growing AI-driven environment.

In Short

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems for video generation pipelines.
• Build monitoring, debugging, and data-driven evaluation tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Own projects end-to-end, breaking down complex problems into iterative, deliverable steps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with commercial and product goals.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy, ensuring platform architecture supports future growth and scalability.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience in backend engineering, particularly in video generation systems.
• Strong understanding of scalability and system reliability principles.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to production.
• Excellent collaboration skills across engineering and product teams.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing field.
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Potential for professional growth and development.