Frontend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Canva's CJKI Experience Team as a frontend engineer, collaborating closely with designers and managers to enhance user growth in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Based in Australia, you will work with the Beijing team to create localized user experiences. Your responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining frontend components and libraries using modern JavaScript frameworks. You will also improve performance, accessibility, and maintainability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Canva offers a flexible work environment and a range of benefits, including equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and a wellbeing allowance.

Requirements

• Possess proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and contemporary frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Be knowledgeable about frontend build tools including Webpack, Rollup, or Babel
• Have some experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Enzyme, or Cypress
• Possess a strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques and accessibility standards
• Have a solid foundation in computer science and engineering principles, encompassing concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns
• Be well-versed in key browser concepts, including the event loop, bubbling/capturing, and the rendering pipeline
• Thrive in collaborative environments, enjoying teamwork and effective communication
• Have outstanding communication skills and enjoy fostering relationships with a diverse range of individuals to drive meaningful impact across the organization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with product designers and managers within the CJKI group to create and enhance experiments aimed at boosting user growth in local markets
• Partner with cross-functional teams to grasp local user requirements and guarantee the smooth integration of frontend libraries into localized projects
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable frontend components and libraries utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks and tools
• Improve frontend libraries and experiments for performance, accessibility, and maintainability, with a particular emphasis on supporting new and emerging markets
• Implement and test strategies while ensuring the quality and reliability of the code through automated testing processes
• Keep current with the latest frontend technologies and best practices to ensure the team utilizes the most effective tools and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Be fluent in Mandarin

Benefits

• Equity packages
• 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