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Software Engineer, HeyGen Labs San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles

Software Engineer, HeyGen Labs San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles

HeyGen, Inc.Los Angeles, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity

Were seeking an experienced and passionate software engineer to collaborate with founders closely to drive our most high potential innovation - Interactive Avatar - the visual interface of realtime AI solutions powered by the most cutting-edge AI from HeyGen that is revolutionizing various use cases including online education, learning and development, customer support, sales and so on.

As one of the founding engineers, you will start from going to customers and partners with founders and solving technical challenges with product engineering, infra and research teams, to planning and delivering a world class product experience and set the standard for the next generation of softwares.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help shape the architecture and infrastructure to support scalability, low latency, and high availability as the product grows.
  • Take full ownership of core backend systems and vendor integrations, driving performance and reliability improvements.
  • Collaborate with GTM, infra, and research teams to build real-time, interactive AI experiences that push the boundaries of whats possible.
  • Rapidly gain proficiency in the full tech stack, from backend systems to real-time streaming and frontend surfaces.
  • Translate customer needs into technical solutions that move the business forward.
  • Triage and resolve complex technical issues across the stack, ensuring stability and a seamless user experience.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve our technology and development processes, contributing ideas and solutions.
  • Grow cultural and technical influence by demonstrating strong execution, technical excellence, and alignment with the company culture.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering production systems at scale.
  • Deep expertise in backend development using languages such as Node.js, Python, or Go, and strong experience building on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of real-time systems, including WebRTC, streaming architectures, and low-latency APIs.
  • Experience deploying AI-powered models into production environments, especially in areas such as speech, vision, or conversational AI.
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, comfortable working across diverse teams including frontend, infrastructure, research, sales, and customer success.
  • A self-starter with a growth mindsetmotivated to take ownership, solve hard problems, and grow into a leadership role over time.
  • Bonus

  • Proven experience building and scaling real-time interactive systems such as voice / video chat, live customer support platforms, or virtual agents.
  • Prior experience with avatars, virtual assistants, or generative media technologies.
  • Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini, and prompt orchestration pipelines.
  • Startup founder or early-stage builder mindsethungry to win, scrappy, and deeply motivated by urgency and impact.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Be part of one of the fastest-growing companies at the intersection of AI and media.
  • Work with a team of world-class researchers, engineers, and creatives.
  • Work with founders directly for massive impact
  • Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
  • Base Salary Range

    $200,000 235,000 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.

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