Tech Lead, AI Compute Infrastructure at HeyGen

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of full-time industry experience in large-scale MLOps, AI infrastructure, or HPC systems
  • Experience with data frameworks and standards like Ray, Apache Spark, LanceDB
  • Strong proficiency in Python and a high-performance language such as C++ for developing core infrastructure components
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience with modern orchestration and distributed computing frameworks such as Kubernetes and Ray
  • Experience with core ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX

Responsibilities

  • Optimize GPU Utilization: Design and implement mechanisms to aggressively optimize GPU and cluster utilization across thousands of devices for inference, training, data processing and large-scale deployment of our state-of-the-art video generation models
  • Develop Large-Scale AI Job Framework: Build highly scalable, reliable frameworks for launching and managing massive, heterogeneous compute jobs, including multi-modal high-volume data ingestion/processing, distributed model training, and continuous evaluation/benchmarking
  • Enhance Observability: Develop world-class observability, tracing, and visualization tools for our compute cluster to ensure reliability, diagnose performance bottlenecks (e.g., memory, bandwidth, communication)
  • Accelerate Pipelines: Collaborate closely with AI researchers and AI engineers to integrate innovative acceleration techniques (e.g., custom CUDA kernels, distributed training libraries) into production-ready, scalable training and inference pipelines
  • Infrastructure Management: Champion the adoption and optimization of modern cloud and container technologies (Kubernetes, Ray) for elastic, cost-efficient scaling of our distributed systems

Skills

GPU Optimization
Cluster Management
Distributed Training
Data Pipelines
Observability
Tracing
Model Deployment
Performance Bottlenecks
AI Infrastructure
Job Scheduling

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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