Backend Software Engineer, Product
Almaty, Kazakhstan · Trust & Safety Engineering
Why this role exists
Higgsfield builds tools for AI creators: creative workflows, collaborative projects in Cinema Studio, and a community for sharing work. We need a backend engineer who combines deep database and architecture expertise with the initiative to own product outcomes, from the first idea to production.
What you'll actually do
Build AI creation workflows, Cinema Studio collaboration, and community features: sharing, discovery, contests, profiles, and follows.
Own features and bugs through release and follow-up. Define API contracts and coordinate frontend work to deliver the complete feature.
Deliver responsive UX: live progress, timely updates, and clear failure recovery, even when it takes more engineering effort.
Remove database and service bottlenecks under high traffic; improve correctness, latency, and reliability.
Define success metrics, build dashboards and alerts, and track adoption and system health after launch.
Must-haves
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