Staff Backend Engineer, Lightricks
ML Platform
Offers stock options
3 days a week in office
An AI-first company that is revolutionizing how visual content is created
Job no longer available
An AI-first company that is revolutionizing how visual content is created
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Offers stock options
3 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bridge the gap between imagination and creation, Lightricks is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to the creative and business spaces.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience developing and scaling production backend systems, primarily in Python (preferred) or another modern language (e.g., Golang, Java, C++, C#)
- Proven track record of leading complex backend or platform projects from design through production
- Deep experience building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based systems with strong understanding of distributed system principles
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional initiatives
- Experience in mentoring engineers, driving technical direction, and promoting engineering excellence
- Strong knowledge of system and API design, observability, and operational best practices
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or related quantitative field
- Experience with ML model serving and working with GPUs is a strong plus
What the job involves
- Our ML Platform team is responsible for building Lightricks’ ML serving platform, which hosts all of the company’s ML and Gen AI models
- Our goal is to create streamlined processes to bring functional research code and AI models to production grade systems, where millions of our apps users enjoy this magic
- Lead the design and evolution of our ML Platform, partnering closely with DevOps, research, and product engineering teams to ensure it meets the current and future needs of Lightricks
- Architect and implement reliable, scalable, and high-performance services that power the ML and GenAI experiences across our suite of products
- Drive technical strategy and roadmap for the platform, identifying opportunities for innovation, optimization, and automation
- Collaborate across teams to define platform capabilities and influence infrastructure direction based on product and organizational goals
- Mentor and guide engineers in the team, promoting a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
- Serve as a key technical leader in cross-functional initiatives, helping align teams on architecture, best practices, and long-term vision
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Lightricks is an AI-first product company that's creating a range of photo and video editing apps, making visual content intuitive and accessible to individuals.
The company monetises its apps through paid subscription plans that unlock functionality. With 40 million monthly users and over 550 million downloads worldwide, Lightricks gained unicorn status back in July 2019.
Lightricks AI-powered photo and generation model LTXV is an open-source product that powers a suite of apps including Facetune, Photoleap and Videoleap. The company recently expanded into creator services with Popular Pays, which connects creators with brands.
With its video diffusion model LTXV and diverse range of products, the company is well poised to serve the growing demand for intuitive and user-friendly content creation software. In 2024, it announced the launch of LTX Studio, a platform powering AI short clip creation so that filmmakers can test how a storyline would play out before bringing it into production.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Jul 2019
$135m
SERIES C
Total funding: $305m
Company benefits
- 📈 Stock Options
- 🥰 Private Medical Insurance For You & Your Loved Ones
- 🤸🏻♂️ £750 p/a allowance for Wellbeing & Professional Development
- 💰 7% Matched Pension Contributions
- 🕺Weekly & Monthly Team Building Activities - Away days, Games Nights, Happy Hour, Pottery Making, Cocktail Workshops, and more
- 🍴Free lunch on-site, Monday-Friday with free breakfast, snacks & coffee!
- 🌍 Travel To Our Global Sites
- 🏝️ 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
- ❤️ Life Assurance
- 🚀 £3,000p/a Transport Allowance
- 🎂 Seasonal & Anniversary Vouchers
- 📍 Hybrid & Flexible working
- 🙌🏻 Central London office space
- 🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave
- 🚂 Season Ticket Loan
- 🤝 Volunteering Opportunities
Company values
- Create fun
- Invest in people
- Get things done
- Strong opinions, Loosely held
- Embrace change
Company HQ
Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Articles
Leadership
Zeev Farbman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously completed a PhD in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem before co-founding Lightricks in 2013.
Nir Pochter
(Co-Founder & CMO)Previously completed a PhD in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Yaron Inger
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously a lecturer in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Amit Goldstein
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously completed a PhD in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lightricks
Iris Altman (Director of Engineering, Marketing Platform)
- Join us in creating something amazing at Lightricks, where our secret ingredient isn't just code or algorithms – it's the beautiful mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas that make our team unique. We're not just talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion; we're living it every day, watching it spark innovation and drive us to create products that touch millions. Here's how we're making this vision come to life: We've reimagined hiring to be naturally inclusive – our interviewers are trained to see beyond biases and spot raw talent in all its forms. Every job posting is carefully crafted to welcome diverse talent who can help us push boundaries and think differently. Learning never stops at Lightricks. Through engaging workshops and inspiring speaker sessions, we're constantly growing together, challenging our assumptions, and having those important conversations that move us forward. We create spaces for dialogue about issues that deeply affect our community. During Pride month, we amplify LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives, fostering understanding and inclusion. Our Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives go beyond recognition to provide education and support. These conversations are complemented by our year-round wellness programs, which recognise that true inclusion means supporting both the physical and mental wellbeing of every team member. We're also reaching beyond our walls, partnering with organisations that share our passion for diversity in tech, recently collaborating with PyLadies to host an enriching session for women in tech, bringing together bright minds to share knowledge and build connections. At Lightricks, you won't just find a job; you'll find a community where your unique perspective helps us push the boundaries of creativity. Come join us in building something extraordinary!
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