We are seeking a seasoned Technical Leader to build and scale the foundational compute infrastructure that powers our state-of-the-art AI models—from multimodal training data pipelines to high-throughput, low-latency video generation.

Responsibilities

You will be the core engineer responsible for building the robust, efficient, and scalable platform that enables our research and production teams to rapidly iterate on HeyGen's generative video models. Your contributions will directly impact model performance, developer productivity, and the final quality of every AI-generated video.

• Optimize GPU Utilization: Design and implement mechanisms to aggressively optimize GPU and cluster utilization across thousands of devices for inference, training, data processing and large-scale deployment of our state-of-art video generation models.

• Develop Large-Scale AI Job Framework: Build highly scalable, reliable frameworks for launching and managing massive, heterogeneous compute jobs, including multi-modal high-volume data ingestion/processing, distributed model training, and continuous evaluation/benchmarking.

• Enhance Observability: Develop world-class observability, tracing, and visualization tools for our compute cluster to ensure reliability, diagnose performance bottlenecks (e.g., memory, bandwidth, communication).

• Accelerate Pipelines: Collaborate closely with AI researchers and AI engineers to integrate innovative acceleration techniques (e.g., custom CUDA kernels, distributed training libraries) into production-ready, scalable training and inference pipelines.

• Infrastructure Management: Champion the adoption and optimization of modern cloud and container technologies (Kubernetes, Ray) for elastic, cost-efficient scaling of our distributed systems.

Minimum Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with deep experience operating and optimizing AI infrastructure at scale.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of full-time industry experience in large-scale MLOps, AI infrastructure, or HPC systems.

• Experience with data frameworks and standards like Ray, Apache Spark, LanceDB

• Strong proficiency in Python and a high-performance language such as C++  for developing core infrastructure components.

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with modern orchestration and distributed computing frameworks such as Kubernetes and Ray.

• Experience with core ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Demonstrated Tech Lead experience, driving projects from conceptual design through to production deployment across cross-functional teams.

• Prior experience building infrastructure specifically for Generative AI models (e.g., diffusion models, GANs, or large language models) where cost and latency are critical.

• Proven background in building and operating large-scale data infrastructure (e.g., Ray, Apache Spark) to manage petabytes of multi-modal data (video, audio, text).

• Expertise in GPU acceleration and deep familiarity with low-level compute programming, including CUDA, NCCL, or similar technologies for efficient inter-GPU communication.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to build and scale the foundational compute infrastructure that powers our state-of-the-art AI models—from multimodal training data pipelines to high-throughput, low-latency video generation.

Responsibilities

You will be the core engineer responsible for building the robust, efficient, and scalable platform that enables our research and production teams to rapidly iterate on HeyGen's generative video models. Your contributions will directly impact model performance, developer productivity, and the final quality of every AI-generated video.

• Optimize GPU Utilization: Design and implement mechanisms to aggressively optimize GPU and cluster utilization across thousands of devices for inference, training, data processing and large-scale deployment of our state-of-art video generation models.

• Develop Large-Scale AI Job Framework: Build highly scalable, reliable frameworks for launching and managing massive, heterogeneous compute jobs, including multi-modal high-volume data ingestion/processing, distributed model training, and continuous evaluation/benchmarking.

• Enhance Observability: Develop world-class observability, tracing, and visualization tools for our compute cluster to ensure reliability, diagnose performance bottlenecks (e.g., memory, bandwidth, communication).

• Accelerate Pipelines: Collaborate closely with AI researchers and AI engineers to integrate innovative acceleration techniques (e.g., custom CUDA kernels, distributed training libraries) into production-ready, scalable training and inference pipelines.

• Infrastructure Management: Champion the adoption and optimization of modern cloud and container technologies (Kubernetes, Ray) for elastic, cost-efficient scaling of our distributed systems.

Minimum Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with deep experience operating and optimizing AI infrastructure at scale.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of full-time industry experience in large-scale MLOps, AI infrastructure, or HPC systems.

• Experience with data frameworks and standards like Ray, Apache Spark, LanceDB

• Strong proficiency in Python and a high-performance language such as C++  for developing core infrastructure components.

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with modern orchestration and distributed computing frameworks such as Kubernetes and Ray.

• Experience with core ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Demonstrated Tech Lead experience, driving projects from conceptual design through to production deployment across cross-functional teams.

• Prior experience building infrastructure specifically for Generative AI models (e.g., diffusion models, GANs, or large language models) where cost and latency are critical.

• Proven background in building and operating large-scale data infrastructure (e.g., Ray, Apache Spark) to manage petabytes of multi-modal data (video, audio, text).

• Expertise in GPU acceleration and deep familiarity with low-level compute programming, including CUDA, NCCL, or similar technologies for efficient inter-GPU communication.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a talented, curious, driven, and self-starting data scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker familiar with SaaS products and metrics, has a strong background in statistics and data modeling, can clearly communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences, and is excited to partner with engineering to implement the data infrastructure and stack for a rapidly growing startup. This is a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment where you’ll be trusted with real ownership — from defining our data stack to shaping how insights guide our product roadmap.

You’ll help lay the foundation of our data culture, working across engineering, product, and business teams to ensure data drives decisions at every level.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Tooling & Culture

• Play a critical role in defining and setting up our data and experimentation stack
• Partner with engineering to ensure our data is clean, scalable, and usable, considering real-world deployment constraints
• Create and champion best practices to create a data-driven culture

Product Analytics & Insights

• Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and insights to inform product and business decisions
• Help define the product roadmap through analysis of the user journey, user behaviors, and product trends
• Design, launch, and analyze A/B tests or data-led product features
• Partner with product teams and leadership to define new metrics and make prioritization decisions

Business Intelligence & Visualizations

• Build and maintain production-quality dashboards so that team members can access product and business metrics, in a self-serve way
• Ensure BI tools are dependable and up-to-date
• Translate complex analyses into simple, visual stories that drive alignment and action.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine model requirements
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Share findings with the rest of the company, helping drive better decision making across marketing, sales, and product teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics or related field)
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in Data Science, Business Intelligence, Product Analytics, or a related function
• Expert in SQL and proficiency in at least one scripting language (R or Python)
• Defined, implemented, and operationalized new feature and product-level metrics from scratch
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with product managers, engineers, and executives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

What HeyGen Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and creativity
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee input
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and tools

Salary Range
$170,000 – 220,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at HeyGen and be part of a team that's reshaping the world of visual storytelling!

Position Summary:

At HeyGen, we are at the forefront of developing applications powered by our cutting-edge AI research. As a Data Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead the development of fundamental data systems and infrastructure. These systems are essential for powering our innovative applications, including Avatar IV, Photo Avatar, Instant Avatar, Interactive Avatar, and Video Translation. Your role will be crucial in enhancing the efficiency and scalability of these systems, which are vital to HeyGen's success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure and systems needed to support our AI applications. Examples include
• Large scale data acquisition
• Multi-modal data processing framework and applications
• Storage and computation efficiency
• AI model evaluation and productionization infrastructure
• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand their computational and data needs and provide efficient solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends in data infrastructure technologies and advocate for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Assist in budget planning and management of cloud resources and other infrastructure expenses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in managing infrastructure for large-scale AI or machine learning projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience optimizing computational workflows
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GPU computing
• Experience with distributed data processing system
• Experience building large scale batch inference system
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced tech environment.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

As a Backend Engineer (Infrastructure) at HeyGen, you'll spearhead the development of core systems and infrastructure crucial to powering our products. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems tailored to accommodate our expanding user base.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development: Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient foundational systems. Examples include:
• Data Infrastructure: Forge the next generation of data systems to fuel our analytics
• Cloud Infrastructure: Multi-vendor GPU capacity management and scheduling
• ML Infrastructure: Construct the ML training infrastructure to enhance our AI researchers’ productivity, and inference systems to optimize the scalability and performance of our video GenAI.
• Product Infrastructure: Create the foundation for HeyGen product
• Collaboration: Work closely with product engineers, AI researchers to deliver best performant systems.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor backend systems for performance, errors, and anomalies. Implement fixes and improvements as needed.
• Code Quality: Maintain high code quality through regular code reviews, pair programming, and writing unit and integration tests.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest system technologies and best practices to ensure HeyGen remains at the forefront of technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working on scalable and performant systems.
• Proficiency in python or c++.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of API design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with Machine Learning Infrastructure especially computer vision.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced tech environment.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

Salary Range
$180,000 – 240,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

A Software Engineer with data engineering responsibilities to bridge the gap between core application development and large-scale data infrastructure.  You will help build the data foundational layers for our next-generation features. This role is not just about moving data—it’s about enabling AI models to function in real-time, building robust pipelines for multimedia, and powering engaging user experiences. This team is currently working on cutting-edge features including PPT-to-video converters and interactive, conversational video capabilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Build & Scale Data Pipelines: Design, develop, and maintain robust batch and real-time data pipelines (using Python, Go, Spark, Kafka) that ingest and transform massive multi-modal data—text, audio, and video—to train and run AI models.
• Power Intelligent Features: Collaborate with ML engineers to implement data structures and APIs for new, exciting features like PPT-to-video automation and interactive AI avatars that require low-latency data fetching.
• Data Lakehouse Infrastructure: Architect and manage data lakehouse solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Apache Iceberg) to store and query unstructured media data efficiently, enhancing storage and computation efficiency.
• Data Reliability & Observability: Implement data quality checks, data contracts, and monitoring to ensure high reliability of data, preventing downtime in production video generation.
• Productize Data: Transform raw data into structured, actionable data products that can be easily consumed by front-end applications, API endpoints, and AI agents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer with heavy data processing responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in Python (for ETL/scripting) and SQL (for data modeling).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and data technologies like Kafka, Spark, and Snowflake/Databricks.
• Experience or interest in Computer Vision/Generative AI data processing.
• Proactive, "owner" mindset; ability to operate in a fast-paced, startup environment.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and creativity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee input.
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and tools.

Salary Range
$180,000 – $220,000 + equity + benefits
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including equity, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at HeyGen and be part of a team that's reshaping the world of video creation through innovative technology!

Position Summary

As a Software Engineer, Dev Productivity, you’ll work at the intersection of software development, automation, and infrastructure. Your mission is to streamline engineering workflows, optimize CI/CD systems, build and testing infrastructure, and enhance developer tooling to accelerate software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance CI/CD pipelines to improve development speed and reliability.
• Develop internal tools and automation to reduce friction in engineering workflows.
• Optimize build and test infrastructure for faster feedback loops.
• Work closely with engineering teams to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the development process.
• Enhance and monitor developer environments to improve developer experience
• Advocate for best practices in software development, version control, and release management.
• Drive the adoption of automation and tooling that increase engineering efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• Strong experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Buildkite, or CircleCI.
• Experience with build systems (e.g., Bazel, CMake, Make, Gradle).
• Experience with python dependency management (e.g. poetry, uv)
• Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes for scalable builds and testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for improving developer experience.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python, Bash, or Go.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with docker image build optimization
• Experience with bazel
• Experience with GPUs

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

Salary Range
$180,000 – 240,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

As a software engineer on the product eng team you will be part of a team working on the most crucial product features to Heygen.  You will collaborate with team members focused towards feature development, all the way from the frontend to backend API to ML models.  You are someone who is passionate about creating impactful AI products and want to grow your career as a software engineer.  Tech Stack: Typescript, react, python, Go

Key Responsibilities

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

Salary Range

$120,000 – 150,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

As a Backend Engineer at HeyGen, you'll be at the forefront of building the core systems and infrastructure that power our products and services. Your expertise will drive the development and optimization of scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems that cater to our growing user base.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development: Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient backend systems.
• API Development: Create and maintain robust and secure RESTful APIs to serve front-end applications and third-party integrations.
• Database Management: Design and manage database schemas, ensure efficient data storage, and optimize queries for maximum performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver feature-rich products.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor backend systems for performance, errors, and anomalies. Implement fixes and improvements as needed.
• Code Quality: Maintain high code quality through regular code reviews, pair programming, and writing unit and integration tests.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and best practices to ensure HeyGen remains at the forefront of technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in python, golang, c++ or java.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of API design and development.
• Knowledge of best practices in security and data protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with Graphics API like OpenGL, Vulkan, etc.
• Experience with Streaming protocol like WebRTC.
• Experience with Machine Learning Infrastructure especailly computer vision.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced tech environment.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

Salary Range
$170,000 – 220,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

As a full stack engineering on the product eng team you will be working on the most crucial product features to heygen. As a full stack developer you will be expected to take end to end ownership of feature all the way from the frontend to backend API to ML models.  You are someone who is passionate about creating impactful AI products, high levels of ownership and growth mindset.  Tech Stack: Typescript, react, python, Go

Key Responsibilities

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

Salary Range

$180,000 – $215,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary

HeyGen, a trailblazing AI-powered platform transforming the landscape of video creation, is seeking a talented Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Frontend Engineer at HeyGen, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our cutting-edge platform, focusing primarily on the development and enhancement of its user-facing components.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality frontend features for the HeyGen platform. Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and responsiveness of the user interface.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code. Collaborate with backend engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• User Experience Focus: Prioritize user experience in all development efforts. Conduct user testing and feedback sessions to refine and improve the platform interface.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Monitor the frontend performance, identify and resolve issues. Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and best practices to continually enhance the platform's user interface.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in SaaS and AI product development is a plus.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and creativity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee input.
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and tools.

Salary Range
$180,000 – $240,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at HeyGen and be part of a team that's reshaping the world of video creation through innovative technology!