Software Engineer - NodeJS

Leonardo.ai is an Australian technology start-up. 

Our AI-powered platform allows users to create production-quality visual assets with unprecedented quality, speed, and style. 

Born in late 2022, we've already amassed 12 million users worldwide. 

Join us as we embark on an exciting journey, building our next generation of products and features to achieve our mission. Unleash Creativity with the power of AI. 

The Role: 

We're seeking highly skilled Senior Software Engineers with expertise in NodeJS to join our dynamic API team. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems to support our platform’s functionality.

Our API team has various exciting and unique challenges to enjoy. All centred around balancing fast-scaling AI technology whilst building toward the most intuitive and high-performing experience for our users. 

As an API Engineer you will collaborate closely with cross-functional projects to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our business objectives and drive user experience. 

What you'll do:

• Take ownership and deliver solutions to complex API integrations 

• Develop and maintain systems and services that integrates with our AI services

• Collaborate with product and design teams to create production-quality features

• Optimise backend performance and scalability to ensure seamless user experience and support growing user base

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback 

• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and AI

Skills we like:

• Strong track record of backend software development with strong focus on NodeJS and NestJS framework

• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable backend systems with TypeScript, NodeJS, Rest API, and/or GraphQL

• Proficiency in database technologies such as PostgreSQL

• Proficiency in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment and projects

• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior and mid level engineers and drive technical excellence within the team

Why Leonardo.Ai?

Impact the Future of AI:

• Contribute to a unique opportunity to revolutionise content creation and build a platform at the forefront of generative AI.

Hybrid and Remote Options:

• We understand that flexibility is key. Choose a work arrangement that suits your lifestyle and allows you to do your best work. Our hybrid team members gather in the office an average of 1-2 times per week, and we cater lunch on Fridays.

Sydney Headquarters:

• Our stunning office overlooking Neutral Bay is a collaborative space where teams gather to ideate, innovate, and build lasting relationships.

Diversity and Inclusion:

• We recognise the importance of having a diverse team. We purposefully seek people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice we hear contributes to our success.

Typical Interview Process

While we love technology, rest assured that our interview process is all human. A recruitment team member will review your application, and we'll contact you either way to let you know the outcome. Here's what you can expect.

Round 1 - Meet Your Recruiter:

• Our recruitment team will reach out and arrange a 30-minute video call. The themes you'll cover in this conversation include your experience, skills, and career motivations. It will also give you essential context about the role, the team, and how you can contribute towards Leonardo.Ai's short, medium and long-term goals.

Round 2 - Craft Interview:

• You'll meet some team members to discuss the technical task in more depth, work through some technical questions related to your expertise and cover past projects, experience and career aspirations.

Round 3 - Technical Task:

• If you're applying for a technical role, you may be given a short, take-home task to assess your skills and approach to problem-solving. This could be a real-life business scenario to unpack, a presentation, a test or a collaboration exercise. (Please note, depending on the role, the order of rounds 2 & 3 are interchangeable)

Round 4 - Values interview:

• You'll be able to meet with the Department Head for a short, informal conversation to understand your potential impact, the growth area we can support, and how aligned you are with our values and culture.

Important Information

If there are any adjustments we can make that would make you more comfortable at any point in the interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know.