HeyGen

Frontend Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

$180,000 – $240,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Video Creation, SaaSIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $180,000 – $240,000 annually (General guideline only - factors considered)

HeyGen, a trailblazing AI-powered platform transforming the landscape of video creation, is seeking a talented Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Frontend Engineer at HeyGen, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our cutting-edge platform, focusing primarily on the development and enhancement of its user-facing components.

Key Responsibilities

  • Frontend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality frontend features for the HeyGen platform.
  • Performance & Scalability: Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and responsiveness of the user interface.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
  • Integration: Collaborate with backend engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
  • User Experience: Prioritize user experience in all development efforts. Conduct user testing and feedback sessions to refine and improve the platform interface.
  • Maintenance & Optimization: Monitor the frontend performance, identify and resolve issues. Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and best practices to continually enhance the platform's user interface.

Qualifications

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
  • Design Principles: Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
  • API Integration: Familiarity with RESTful API integration.
  • Version Control: Understanding of version control systems like Git.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Bonus: Prior experience in SaaS and AI product development is a plus.

What HeyGen Offers

  • Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Work Environment: Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and creativity.
  • Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Culture: Collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee input.
  • Technology: Access to state-of-the-art technologies and tools.

Company Information

HeyGen’s mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.

Skills

React
JavaScript
CSS
HTML
Responsive Design
Adaptive Design
RESTful API Integration
Git
Problem-Solving
SaaS
AI Product Development

HeyGen

AI video editor for professional content creation

About HeyGen

HeyGen provides an AI video editor that enables users to create professional spokesperson videos without needing human actors. The platform uses AI-generated avatars, allowing users to select from various virtual actors, apply automatic translations, and choose different accents to cater to diverse audiences. This service is particularly beneficial for small businesses, educational institutions, and marketing professionals who require high-quality video content quickly and affordably. Unlike traditional video production, which can be costly and time-consuming, HeyGen streamlines the process, making it accessible to a wider range of clients. The company operates on a subscription model, offering different service levels to accommodate both small and large enterprises, ensuring a steady revenue stream while providing continuous updates and customer support. HeyGen's goal is to simplify video content creation and meet the increasing demand for engaging digital content.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$72.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Emerging competition from AI video platforms threatens HeyGen's market share.
AI voice cloning advancements may lead to regulatory challenges for HeyGen.
HeyGen faces ethical concerns over AI-generated misinformation and identity theft.

Differentiation

HeyGen uses AI to create videos without actors, cameras, or editing.
The platform offers automatic translations and diverse accents for global audience reach.
HeyGen's subscription model provides continuous updates and customer support.

Upsides

HeyGen raised $60M in Series A, valuing the company at $500M.
Partnerships with media companies expand HeyGen's market reach and applications.
Growing demand for AI-generated video content boosts HeyGen's market potential.

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