Job Description

Who we are



Lightricks, an AI-first company, is revolutionizing how visual content is created. With a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation, Lightricks is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to the creative and business spaces.



Our advanced AI photo and video generation models, including our open-source LTXV model, power our apps and platforms including Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, and LTX Studio, allowing creators and brands to leverage the latest research breakthroughs, offering endless control over their creative potential. Our influencer marketing platform, Popular Pays, provides creators the ability to monetise their work and offers brands opportunities to scale their content through tailored creator partnerships.

What you will be doing



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.

Your day-to-day job will involve:

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



Your skills and experience



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



Benefits



Stock Options.

Private Medical Insurance (Optical & Dental cover) including your loved ones.

Life Assurance.

3,000p/a Transport Allowance.

750p/a allowance for Wellbeing & Professional Development.

Free on-site lunches, coffee, breakfast & snacks.

Pension Contributions (7%).

Holiday (25 days).

Seasonal & Anniversary Vouchers.

Hybrid & Flexible working.

Cool office space in central London.

Enhanced Parental Leave.

Cycle-to-work Scheme.

Season Ticket Loan.

Volunteering Opportunities.

Frequent social activities - away-days, happy hours, team building, yoga, creative workshops.



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