Canva

Senior Frontend Engineer – Product, Features

Canva

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Australia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

JavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

  • Leading the design and development of performant, delightful user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks
  • Driving collaboration with Product Managers, designers, and fellow engineers to scope, define, and deliver impactful product features
  • Evolving and scaling Canva’s frontend architecture through reusable component libraries and shared design systems
  • Championing accessibility, performance, and engineering best practices across multiple product surfaces
  • Writing robust, well-tested code and proactively identifying areas for technical improvement or refactor
  • Guiding design and code reviews, mentoring peers, and raising the technical bar for your team

Requirements

  • Highly experienced in building complex, user-facing applications using modern frontend technologies (we use React and TypeScript)
  • Strong JavaScript fundamentals and a deep understanding of the web platform
  • Comfortable taking ownership of features end-to-end—from architecture to delivery
  • Balance attention to detail with pragmatism, and consistently ship quality code at speed
  • Thoughtful collaborator who works well across disciplines and proactively brings others on the journey
  • Understand the bigger picture—how your work connects to product goals, user experience, and long-term scalability
  • Enjoy mentoring others, offering constructive feedback, and lifting the technical bar for your team
Benefits
  • Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
  • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ReactTypeScriptJavaScriptfrontend frameworkscomponent librariesdesign systemsaccessibilityperformance optimizationcode reviewssoftware testing
Soft Skills
collaborationmentoringattention to detailpragmatismconstructive feedbackownershipcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkleadership