Built by engineers, for engineers

Leaf R&D is a Montreal-based engineering consultancy. We partner with startups and enterprises to design, build, and ship complex technical systems — from production web applications to autonomous drones.

What we do

We take on technically challenging problems across the full engineering stack — from frontend interfaces and backend APIs to AI pipelines, embedded systems, and hardware integration.

Our approach is pragmatic: we focus on shipping working systems that are maintainable, secure, and built to scale — without over-engineering for hypothetical future needs.

Web & Mobile
React, Next.js, Node.js
AI & ML
LLMs, Computer Vision, MLOps
System Design
Architecture & Cloud
Hardware
Drones & Embedded Systems

How we work

Security-first

Security is built in from day one — not bolted on at the end. We follow OWASP standards and design for threat models from the start.

Pragmatic engineering

We choose the right tool for the job, not the trendiest one. Complexity is added only when it earns its keep.

Clear communication

No black boxes. You always know where things stand, what decisions were made, and why.

Ownership

We treat your project as if it were our own. Deadlines, quality, and trade-offs are taken seriously.

Full-stack depth

From database schema to deployment pipeline, we handle the whole system — no hand-offs, no gaps.

Long-term thinking

We write code that's easy to maintain and extend. Your future team will thank us.

Ready to build something?

Tell us about your project. We’ll get back to you within one business day.

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