Tech Lead – ML Platform

<h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2> <p>Lightricks is an AI-first company creating next-generation content creation technology for businesses, enterprises, and studios with a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation. At our core is LTX-2, an open-source generative video model, built to deliver expressive, high-fidelity video at unmatched speed. It powers both our own products and a growing ecosystem of partners through API integration.</p> <p>The company is also known globally for pioneering consumer creativity through products like Facetune, one of the world’s most recognized creative brands, which helped introduce AI-powered visual expression to hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We combine deep research, user-first design, and end-to-end execution from concept to final render, to bring the future of expression to all.</p> <h2><strong>Why Join Us</strong></h2> <p>We’re here to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and video - not for the buzz, but for the craft, the challenge, and the chance to make something genuinely new.</p> <p>We believe in an environment where people are encouraged to think, create and explore. Real impact happens when people are empowered to experiment, evolve, and elevate together.</p> <p>At Lightricks, every breakthrough starts with great people and a collaborative mindset. If you're looking for a place that combines deep tech, creative energy, and zero buzzword culture, you might be in the right place.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h2><strong>What you will be doing</strong></h2> <p>As the ML Platform Tech Lead, you’ll be responsible for the development of Lightricks’ AI infrastructure, taking an active role in mentoring backend engineers directly.</p> <p>This is a hands-on tech- lead position that blends system design and technical strategy. You will be expected to work closely with our ML research teams, product, and engineering stakeholders to take cutting-edge AI models into production, powering features across our creative apps used by millions worldwide.</p> <p>You will own the full development lifecycle, from system architecture through deployment and operation, while also being accountable for team delivery, collaboration, and growth.&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>Your skills and Experience&nbsp;</strong></h2> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in backend systems as a&nbsp; tech lead or senior engineer with leadership responsibilities)</li> <li>Demonstrated ownership of complex projects from design to production in high-scale environments</li> <li>Strong backend development skills with focus on scalable APIs, distributed systems, and observability</li> <li>Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies</li> <li>Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment abilities</li> <li>Experience mentoring team members and fostering a culture of technical excellence</li> <li>Exposure to (or strong interest in) ML model serving, GPU-based systems, or ML platform tooling – a plus</li> <li>Comfortable working in distributed teams and across time zones</li> <li>B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent technical background<br><br></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Benefits:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Stock Options.</li> <li>Private Medical Insurance (Optical &amp; Dental cover) including your loved ones.</li> <li>Life Assurance.</li> <li>£3,000/p/a Transport Allowance.</li> <li>£750p/a allowance for Wellbeing &amp; Professional Development.</li> <li>Free on-site lunches, coffee, breakfast &amp; snacks.</li> <li>Pension Contributions (7%).</li> <li>Holiday (25 days).</li> <li>Seasonal &amp; Anniversary Vouchers.</li> <li>Hybrid &amp; Flexible working.</li> <li>Cool office space in central London.</li> <li>Enhanced Parental Leave.</li> <li>Cycle-to-work Scheme.</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan.</li> <li>Volunteering Opportunities.</li> <li>Frequent social activities - away-days, happy hours, team building, yoga, creative workshops.</li> </ul>