Senior Front-End Engineer

Summary

Join Leonardo.Ai, a Canva company, and become a Front-End Engineer to build and shape AI-powered creative tools used by millions. You will collaborate with product, design, and ML engineers to deliver intuitive features. Responsibilities include creating new AI features, planning technical direction, writing high-quality code using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL, and raising engineering standards. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in front-end development, deep knowledge of React and Next.js, strong proficiency in TypeScript and GraphQL, and excellent collaboration skills. Leonardo.Ai offers a flexible work environment, empowering growth opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering production-ready front-end applications
• Deep knowledge of React and Next.js, including App Router and rendering patterns
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and working with GraphQL APIs
• Experience partnering closely with designers and product teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Clear communicator who shares context and embraces feedback
• Passionate about creative tools, UX, and front-end performance

Responsibilities

• Create AI Features That Don’t Yet Exist: Bring new creative tools to life — from real-time canvas interaction to advanced prompt editing and video generation, shaping the way millions engage with generative AI
• Own Technical Planning: Help set the direction for projects by contributing to architecture and technical decisions that ensure our systems are fast, reliable, and scalable
• Collaborate Closely with Product and Design: Work hand in hand with designers, PMs, and ML engineers to deliver polished, intuitive features that genuinely delight users
• Write High-Quality, Maintainable Code: Develop clean, scalable front-end code using React, Next.js App Router, TypeScript, and GraphQL — with performance and future-proofing top of mind
• Raise Engineering Standards Across the Team: Participate in code reviews, share constructive feedback, and help build a culture of craftsmanship and continuous improvement
• Stay Curious and Bring Fresh Ideas: Keep up with emerging trends in front-end development and creative tooling, bringing new perspectives that help us build smarter and faster

Benefits

• Impact the future of AI
• Private Healthcare
• 20 days of annual leave
• Reward package including equity - we want our success to be yours too
• An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers with 18 weeks of paid leave
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and support you personally, including remote working abroad
• Support with your professional development
• Fun and engaging company events, both virtual and in-person