Staff Backend Engineer, Lightricks
LTX Studio Infra Team
Plus Stock Options
3+ days a week in office (Central London)
An AI-first company that is revolutionizing how visual content is created
Be an early applicant
An AI-first company that is revolutionizing how visual content is created
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
Plus Stock Options
3+ days a week in office (Central London)
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 in backend/infrastructure development
- Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL / NoSQL) and data modelling
- Experience with containerisation technologies and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go, Python, Node.js, or Java
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Understanding of backend architecture patterns and distributed systems
- Experience with monitoring tools and observability platforms
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Ability to optimise systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Experience with message queues and event-driven architectures
- Understanding of Generative AI and Machine Learning infrastructure requirements - a bonus
- Experience supporting high-performance computing workloads - a bonus
What the job involves
- You will be part of LTX Studio's Infrastructure Team
- Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining the foundational software and platform infrastructure that powers our revolutionary video creation platform built with bleeding edge generative AI technology
- We ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems, allowing product teams to focus on creating magical experiences
- We practice software engineering best practices, value technical excellence, and collaborate closely with other teams to create an optimal development environment
- Designing, developing, and maintaining core infrastructure components including databases, APIs, backend services, and monitoring systems
- Collaborating with DevOps on Kubernetes cluster management and deployment pipelines
- Architecting and implementing scalable backend solutions that support our AI-driven platform
- Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure-related issues across the platform
- Optimizing system performance and reliability through continuous monitoring and improvements
- Creating and maintaining internal developer tools and utilities
- Participating in code reviews and mentoring junior developers
- Working closely with product teams to understand their infrastructure needs and requirements
- Develop end-to-end features
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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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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