Senior or staff level software engineering experience
Deep expertise in system design and data modelling
Experience building scalable and reliable backend systems
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Synthesia is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance their AI video platform, focusing on the development and architecture of avatar systems. The ideal candidate will possess significant backend experience, particularly in system design, and will work collaboratively across teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
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Job Summary
You will take ownership of the system design and architecture behind avatars, ensuring it remains scalable, reliable, and extensible as the product evolves.
The role requires a long-term view of the system to support future iterations, increased scale, and new product capabilities while acting as a technical steward.
Synthesia offers a competitive salary starting at EUR/GBP/CHF 130,000 base plus stock options, along with 25 days of leave and local holidays.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Synthesia is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance their AI video platform, focusing on the development and architecture of avatar systems. The ideal candidate will possess significant backend experience, particularly in system design, and will work collaboratively across teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
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Salary
Base: EUR/GBP/CHF 130,000; Bonus/Equity: Stock option plan included; Benefits: 25 days leave + local holidays
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Senior or Staff level software engineering experience
Deep expertise in system design and data modelling
Experience building scalable and reliable backend systems
Strong product awareness connecting tech to business outcomes
Hands-on code quality and structure maintenance
Nice-to-have
Experience with customer-facing products
Background integrating model capabilities into production
Ability to work with broad scope and ambiguity
Collaboration across multiple product teams
Long-term view of system evolution
Key Requirements
Significant experience as a senior or staff level software engineer
Deep expertise in system design and data modelling
Experience working on large-scale systems or platforms
Work Rights
Must be located in an EU country, UK, or Switzerland