Lead Backend Engineer

Genies, a well-funded AI avatar and games technology company with $200M in funding, is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to join their Developer Platform Team. This role is pivotal in driving the development of backend services that power their developer platform, core mobile experiences, and AI infrastructure. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, gaming, and avatar technology, with locations in either Los Angeles HQ or San Mateo office.

The ideal candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, architecting scalable systems that support Genies' mission of building an interoperable Avatar network. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in languages like Golang, Python, or C++, and experience with AI and graphics computing.

The company's technology stack focuses on user-generated content through their core principles of "Anyone can create anything" and "Everything works with everything." Their platform enables users to create AI avatars with customizable features, and has attracted high-profile early adopters including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and J Balvin.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 USD, plus equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits. The role offers the excitement of a startup environment with the stability of strong funding, backed by notable investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger.

This position provides an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of avatar technology while working with cutting-edge AI systems and scalable infrastructure. The role combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for someone who wants to make a significant impact in the emerging digital avatar space.