Staff Backend Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Twelve Labs, you’ll build the server-side infrastructure powering our new agentic application layer.

In Short

• Design and build backend services for video processing workflows.
• Architect scalable, high-availability systems across cloud-native infrastructure.
• Build and optimize APIs for real-time and async frontend workflows.
• Own performance and reliability for distributed video processing pipelines.
• Integrate and run inference on computer vision models.
• Deploy and serve ML models on cloud platforms.
• Work with the research team to productionize model outputs.
• 10+ years of experience in building production backend systems.
• Experience with video-specific tools and frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Python and cloud-native development.

Requirements

• 10+ years building production backend systems.
• Experience with video-specific tools (FFmpeg, AWS Media Services).
• Deep experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices.
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend services.
• Hands-on experience running inference on ML/CV models.
• Cloud-native development experience (AWS or GCP).
• Comfort working across the stack in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment.
• Work closely with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Extremely flexible PTO and parental leave policy.
• VISA support where applicable.