Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Build Your Career at Canto – Where Innovation Meets Impact 

At Canto, we’re not just transforming digital asset management—we’re creating a workplace where talented individuals can thrive. As a leader in DAM, we empower businesses to organize, manage, and distribute their digital assets seamlessly. With 4,000+ customers worldwide, our success is driven by passionate people who bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything they do.

Joining Canto means becoming part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter.

We foster a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and hands-on impact. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take on exciting challenges, develop your skills, and grow alongside a company that’s making waves in the industry. We believe in supporting our team members, valuing fresh ideas, and celebrating every success together.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, expand your expertise, and be part of a global community, Canto is the place for you. We’re growing fast and looking for driven individuals who are ready to shape the future with us. Come build something great at Canto!

Job Title: Senior Frontend Software Engineer 

Location: Cork, Ireland (Hybrid) 

 

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer with deep expertise in React and modern web development to join our R&D team in Cork. 

As a key member of our global engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality user interfaces that power the Canto platform. You will collaborate closely with Design, Product, and Backend teams to build performant, accessible, and scalable applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. 

This role centers on React and the broader modern frontend ecosystem, including Tailwind CSS, TanStack Query, and the use of AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and quality. 

Join our collaborative environment, where you can continue to make Canto the most innovative digital asset platform in the world. 

 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and implementation of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable React-based applications. 

• Build and extend reusable components using React and MUI, ensuring visual and functional consistency across products. 

• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate business and user requirements into elegant technical solutions. 

• Leverage Tailwind CSS to accelerate development and maintain flexible, responsive design patterns. 

• Utilize TanStack Query and other state management tools to build performant, data-driven UIs. 

• Champion accessibility (WCAG) and performance best practices across the frontend stack. 

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, reusability, and adherence to modern standards. 

• Mentor engineers and contribute to best practices in frontend architecture and design. 

• Explore and adopt AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Augment Code, Cursor, Claude Code) to improve productivity and code quality. 

 

Qualifications & Experience Required to be Successful in this Role: 

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend software development. 

• Expertise in React and the broader React ecosystem (hooks, context, routing, component composition). 

• Strong knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS. 

• Experience with MUI (Material UI) and familiarity with Tailwind CSS for flexible styling approaches. 

• Experience using TanStack Query or equivalent frameworks for managing server state. 

• Familiarity with Figma and component-driven design workflows. 

• Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and frontend performance optimization. 

• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Playwright. 

• Experience working in Agile environments with CI/CD practices. 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. 

• A track record of delivering maintainable, high-quality code in team-based environments. 

Why Canto is the Place to Be!

Ignite Your Potential – Join a fast-growing company where innovation and agility fuel success.

Make an Impact – Your ideas and efforts directly shape our future—every contribution matters.

Learn, Grow, Thrive – Gain real-world experience and develop new skills as we scale.

Stronger Together – Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and camaraderie.

Your Voice Matters – We foster open communication and transparency so every idea is heard.

Turn Challenges into Triumphs – Solve meaningful problems with creativity and confidence.

Balance that Works for You – We believe success comes from a healthy work-life harmony.

Endless Growth Potential – As we rise, so do you. Step into new opportunities and grow with us.

A Global Perspective – Work alongside diverse, talented colleagues and broaden your horizons.

Come be part of something exciting—your future starts here!

 

 

Canto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.