Machine Learning Engineer, Video Translation at HeyGen

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AI, Video TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of professional experience in ML engineering, building and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python or C++
  • Demonstrated experience with AI/ML projects or MLOps, such as building data pipelines, deploying models, or creating evaluation systems
  • Experience building and deploying applications on at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Solid understanding of API design principles
  • Experience with large-scale, distributed data processing systems (e.g., Kafka, Spark, RabbitMQ, Celery) (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) (Preferred)
  • Prior experience working directly with audio, video, or natural language processing data domains (Preferred)
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow (Preferred)
  • Proven ability to root-cause complex technical issues in a distributed systems environment (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, low-latency backend systems and infrastructure for our end-to-end video translation pipeline
  • Analyze and improve the efficiency of our ML systems, focusing on reducing the real-time processing factor, minimizing resource consumption, and lowering costs
  • Develop and operate a robust AI evaluation framework to continuously benchmark in-house models and third-party vendor solutions, using both offline metrics and online (Side-by-Side) comparisons
  • Proactively monitor system performance, errors, and quality anomalies. Analyze user feedback and system data to identify root causes, then implement and deploy durable fixes to enhance pipeline reliability
  • Work closely with product managers, research scientists, and infrastructure engineers to define requirements, integrate new models, and deliver best-in-class, performant systems
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in generative AI, distributed systems, and MLOps to drive innovation and ensure HeyGen remains at the forefront of technology

Skills

Machine Learning
Generative AI
Backend Systems
Pipeline Optimization
System Design
ML Pipeline
AI Evaluation
Monitoring
Video Processing
Audio Processing
Low-Latency Systems
Scalable Infrastructure

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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