Lead Front End AI Developer

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Lead Front End AI Developer. The Lead Front End AI Developer will evaluate, develop, modify, code, and test software programs to support internal Daikin Applied programming needs as well as provide support to applications users throughout Daikin Applied. Under limited supervision you will analyze, test, and debug applications as well as document, evaluate and make modifications to existing programs or formulate logic for new programs. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid What you will do: Lead the development and maintenance of our design system, ensuring consistency across all digital products Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to translate design concepts into re-usable UI components Architect front-end solutions with a focus on performance, accessibility, and cross browser compatibility Review code submissions and establish coding standards and best practices Bridge the gap between design and development by contributing to design documentation Evaluate new frameworks and approaches for organizational adoption What’s in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related area of study or equivalent experience 6+ years of professional experience in front-end development 3+ years of experience with design systems (implementation, maintenance, creation) Expert knowledge of modern JS, HTML, and CSS concepts Strong understanding of responsive design and web accessibility standards Customer-focused mindset Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree 8+ years’ experience in application and software development Proficiency with Agile plus Azure DevOps or other ALM systems Self-motivated and ability to work independently Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short term and long-term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 - $171,700 (+ 15% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #LI-RS11, #LI-hybrid If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page and creating an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!