Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Leonardo.Ai, an Australian startup revolutionizing design and storytelling with generative AI, as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will build and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript, supporting real-time generation features and enterprise integrations. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product leads across various product areas. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building reliable and maintainable systems. The role offers a flexible work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future of AI. Enjoy a range of benefits including equity, parental leave, wellbeing allowance, flexible leave options, and more.

Requirements

• Strong experience building backend systems with Node.js and TypeScript
• Comfortable designing scalable APIs (REST or GraphQL)
• Exposure to NestJS or similar frameworks
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A mentoring spirit that enjoys lifting others and building thoughtful, inclusive systems

Responsibilities

• Build and ship with care : Design and develop scalable, performant backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript
• Power the platform : Support real-time generation features, secure enterprise endpoints, and features that improve conversion and user experience
• Collaborate deeply : Work with engineers, designers, and product leads across squads to bring big ideas to life
• Share what you know : Mentor junior engineers and help shape how we learn, grow, and support each other
• Contribute to systems thinking : Help us build foundations that are reliable, maintainable, and ready to scale
• Stay curious : We’re always evolving. You’ll have space to explore new ideas and grow your craft

Benefits

• Impact the future of AI
• Reward package including equity - we want our success to be yours too
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers with 18 weeks 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 supports you personally, including remote working abroad
• Support with your professional development
• Fun and engaging company events, both virtual and in-person
• 20 days annual leave
• Novated car leasing