Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Summary

Join Canva's team and redefine the world's design experience. Work from various locations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with flexibility in work arrangements. As a frontend engineer, you'll design and develop high-performing user interfaces using modern frameworks like React and TypeScript. Collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to deliver impactful product features and scale Canva's frontend architecture. Champion accessibility, performance, and best practices while mentoring peers and improving team standards. Canva offers a vibrant engineering community, focusing on rapid iteration and user value.

Requirements

• You are highly experienced in building complex, user-facing applications using modern frontend technologies (we use React and TypeScript)
• You have strong JavaScript fundamentals and a deep understanding of the web platform
• You’re comfortable taking ownership of features end-to-end—from architecture to delivery—and thrive in environments where you drive the "how"
• You balance attention to detail with pragmatism, and consistently ship quality code at speed
• You’re a thoughtful collaborator who works well across disciplines and proactively brings others on the journey
• You understand the bigger picture—how your work connects to product goals, user experience, and long-term scalability
• You enjoy mentoring others, offering constructive feedback, and lifting the technical bar for your team

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of performant, delightful user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks
• Driving collaboration with PMs, 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

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