Senior Full Stack AI Developer (UGC AI Video Platform)

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Summary

We’re looking for an experienced developer to build the architecture for an AI-powered UGC video generation platform from the ground up. This is not a role for prompt engineers or “vibe coders.” We need someone who can architect scalable systems, write production-grade code, solve complex engineering problems, and ship reliable software. What You’ll Build * AI-powered UGC video generation platform * End-to-end backend architecture * Scalable API infrastructure * User authentication and account management * Video generation pipeline * AI model integrations (LLMs, voice, avatars, image/video models) * Queue management and asynchronous processing * Storage, database, and cloud infrastructure * Subscription, billing, and usage tracking * Analytics and monitoring * Production-ready deployment Requirements * 5+ years of experience in full stack development * Strong experience with modern backend frameworks (Node.js, Python, or Go) * Experience building AI products in production * Experience integrating multiple AI APIs and models * Strong understanding of system architecture and scalability * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) * Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, databases, caching, and message queues * Ability to build maintainable, clean, and secure code Nice to Have * Experience with video processing (FFmpeg or similar) * Experience with AI voice cloning, lip-sync, or avatar generation * Experience with background job systems and GPU workloads * Previous work on SaaS products from MVP to scale What We’re Looking For * Someone who thinks like an architect, not just a coder. * Someone who takes ownership and can make technical decisions independently. * Someone who values performance, scalability, and clean engineering. * Someone who can move fast without compromising code quality. Who Should NOT Apply * Junior developers looking to learn on the job. * Developers who rely primarily on AI-generated code without understanding it. * “Vibe coders” who can’t explain their architecture or engineering decisions. * Agencies outsourcing the work to multiple freelancers. To Apply Please include: 1. Links to AI products you’ve built. 2. Your GitHub profile. 3. Your preferred tech stack. 4. A brief explanation of how you’d architect an AI UGC video platform capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. 5. Your expected monthly salary or hourly rate. If you’re passionate about building high-performance AI products and enjoy solving difficult engineering challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

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