Staff/Lead Engineer, back end - Video Generation (Remote - Europe) at Jobgether

, , Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Engineering, Video Generation, Python, AWS, Cloud-Native Architectures, Platform Engineering, Mentoring, Technical Guidance, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff/Lead Engineer, Back End - Video Generation in Europe. In this role, you will be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical infrastructure for high-performance video generation systems. You will focus on enhancing the resilience, scalability, and observability of complex backend pipelines, while owning long-term projects from concept to production. Collaborating across engineering and product teams, you will ensure that your work directly supports commercial objectives and helps scale internal platforms efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of video generation technology, mentor other engineers, and contribute to strategic technical decisions. It is ideal for a highly experienced engineer who thrives in high-performing teams and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-growing AI-driven environment. Accountabilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems for video generation pipelines. Build monitoring, debugging, and data-driven evaluation tools to ensure system reliability and performance. Own projects end-to-end, breaking down complex problems into iterative, deliverable steps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with commercial and product goals. Contribute to long-term technical strategy, ensuring platform architecture supports future growth and scalability. Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineering role. Strong backend expertise, particularly in Python; frontend experience (React) is a plus. Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures. Proven track record of platform engineering, building internal tools or systems used by multiple teams. Experience in high-performing engineering environments, such as scale-ups or established technology companies. Leadership experience with smaller teams, including mentoring and technical guidance. Strong commercial awareness, aligning technical decisions with business impact. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Competitive base salary starting at EUR/GBP/CHF 100,000 plus stock option plan. Full-time, permanent employment with 25 days of leave plus local holidays. Fully remote work from EU countries, UK, or Switzerland. Ownership of impactful projects with long-term strategic influence. Collaborative and high-performing team environment. Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and leadership development. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. This process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company offering the position. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems for video generation pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with commercial and product goals.