Backend Software Engineer // AI Music Video Platform

Neural Frames is a leading AI music video generator, turning any song into a fully produced music video in minutes. We're bootstrapped, profitable, and growing fast at over $5M ARR.

Our ambition is to build a category-defining company, helping tens of millions of audio creators to visualize their content and promote it online.

As a profitable company, there is no VC drama. We are a small, ambitious group of people, striving to build something creators love.

Tasks

• Own the systems that turn songs into videos: video generation pipelines, model orchestration, queue management, and the infrastructure that keeps it all running at scale.
• Design and build backend services in Python that orchestrate multiple AI providers (we work with fal, BytePlus, OpenRouter, AWS and others) and gracefully handle their quirks, failures, and pricing trade-offs.
• Improve reliability, latency, and cost across the generation stack. Every second shaved off a render and every cent saved per video compounds across millions of generations.
• Build the infrastructure for new product surfaces working closely with the founder and tech lead on architecture decisions.
• Instrument and monitor what you ship. You'll have real visibility into how your code performs in production and the autonomy to fix what's broken.
• Contribute to the AI/ML side of the stack: prompt engineering, model evaluation, fine-tuning pipelines, and experimenting with new models as they ship.

Requirements

• You've shipped production Python backends that handled real load - async workloads, queues, retries, the unglamorous stuff that makes systems actually work.
• You're comfortable working with AI APIs and have opinions about how to wrangle them: cost, latency, failure modes, model selection.
• You think in systems. When something breaks, your instinct is to find the root cause, not patch the symptom.
• You have high agency. You see a bottleneck, you fix it. You don't wait for a ticket.
• Bonus points: experience with video/audio processing pipelines (ffmpeg, GStreamer, etc.), GPU orchestration, multi-provider AI infrastructure, or distributed systems at scale.
• You're genuinely excited about generative AI and where it's heading. You probably have a side project or two that proves it.
• You're based in Berlin and can join us in the office on at least four days a week.

Benefits

VSOPs & Profit Sharing. Bi-weekly team lunches, regular team events, an annual summer offsite, learning & development support, productivity tools, a one-time headphone budget, Deutschlandticket, and a €5,000 referral bonus.

neural frames is dedicated to creating an equitable, inclusive, and supportive work environment that brings people together from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our strength is in our differences. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants as we're committed to promoting a culture of opportunity for all.

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Position Details

• Job Title: Backend Software Engineer // AI Music Video Platform
• Company / Organisation: neural frames
• Location: Berlin
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Field / Industry: Software Development
• Work Arrangement: On-site or hybrid - Berlin

About This Opportunity

This full-time opportunity at neural frames is an excellent opening for experienced professionals in the field of software engineering and technology. The role is structured around an on-site or hybrid environment based in Berlin and is designed for candidates who are ready to make a meaningful contribution from the moment they join.

Based in Berlin, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a local team in a structured professional environment. Candidates currently based in the area or open to relocation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Whether you are an established practitioner in software engineering and technology or a highly skilled professional looking for your next challenge, this Backend Software Engineer // AI Music Video Platform role offers the platform to apply your expertise in a real-world, results-oriented environment. neural frames is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and add genuine value to the team.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for candidates who have a solid background in software engineering and technology and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality results. You should possess analytical thinking, attention to technical detail, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience working with modern development tools, version control systems, and cloud platforms will be an advantage, though a commitment to continuous learning and professional development is equally valued.

Beyond technical or domain expertise, neural frames is looking for someone who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish. If you thrive in a professional environment and are passionate about the opportunity to build reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital products, we encourage you to apply.

Key Competencies for This Role

Successful candidates for the Backend Software Engineer // AI Music Video Platform position at neural frames will typically demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Domain expertise - a strong foundation of knowledge and hands-on experience in software engineering and technology
• Problem-solving ability - the capacity to identify challenges, think critically, and implement practical solutions efficiently
• Communication skills - clear and professional communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners at all levels
• Self-management - strong time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload while meeting deadlines
• Team collaboration - a collaborative and supportive approach to working alongside colleagues across departments or locations
• Adaptability - the ability to respond positively to change and thrive in a dynamic, evolving work environment

How to Apply

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