About UnlockLand
UnlockLand is developing the world’s first AI Operating System for Real Estate Development. Our platform empowers landowners, developers, architects, and planners to unlock the value of land in minutes instead of months by combining zoning intelligence, generative design, financial modeling, and geospatial visualization.
We are active in Canada, the United States, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, and are supported by leading international accelerators and venture capital.
Role Overview
As a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Vancouver, you will work closely with the founding team, designers, and engineering staff to lead the development of our platform’s frontend architecture, design systems, and user-facing features.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain frontend applications using Next.js 14+, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
- Integrate with backend APIs covering zoning analysis, financial modeling, AI design, and market intelligence
- Develop high-performance geospatial interfaces using Mapbox and Three.js/WebGL
- Lead component architecture and contribute to shared design systems
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend/AI engineers across cross-functional teams
- Participate in sprint planning and project tracking using JIRA and GitHub Projects
- Contribute to DevOps workflows using Docker, GitHub Actions, and Google Cloud Run
- Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers
Qualifications
Required:
- 4+ years of professional experience in frontend development with React and TypeScript
- Proficiency in building modern applications with Next.js (App Router, SSR/SSG, RSC preferred)
- Strong understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimization, and API integration
- Experience with modern state management tools (e.g., Zustand, Redux, SWR)
- Familiarity with Docker-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Comfort working in a structured agile environment with tools like JIRA and Notion
- Based in or willing to relocate to Vancouver, Canada
Preferred:
- Experience with Mapbox, Three.js, WebGL, or spatial/3D visualization
- Background in B2B SaaS, urban tech, planning tools, or design platforms
- Experience building internal component libraries or working with design systems
- Prior exposure to AI-enabled applications or complex data visualization interfaces
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with bonus structure and potential equity participation
- Full visa sponsorship and relocation support to Vancouver for qualified candidates
- High-impact role working directly with the founding and technical leadership team
- Opportunity to define and shape the technical foundation of a globally scalable product
- A mission-driven culture focused on solving real-world housing and urban development challenges
- Career advancement paths to tech lead and principal engineering roles
