Senior Frontend Engineer - Product Platform (Remote across ANZ)

Location: Team Engineering

Team: Country Sydney / Australia

About the Role

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design at Canva! As a Senior Frontend Engineer in our Product Platform Supergroup, you'll craft the shared frontend frameworks, component libraries, and developer tools that power consistent, lightning-fast experiences across all Canva products. Based remotely across ANZ with our flagship campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, you'll collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to scale innovative solutions that delight millions of creators globally. This high-impact role influences hundreds of engineers and billions of user interactions, blending cutting-edge frontend engineering with Canva's design-first culture. You'll dive into building scalable libraries that embody our commitment to accessibility, performance, and beauty, while mentoring others and leading technical discussions. With 5+ years in large-scale frontend development, expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern tooling, you'll thrive in our collaborative environment where change is embraced as part of the fun. Whether optimizing for AI-powered design features or streamlining workflows, your work will empower teams to ship magical products faster. Canva's culture celebrates bold ideas, inclusivity, and work-life harmony. Enjoy equity, flexible parental leave, wellbeing allowances, and the freedom to work where you shine—office, home, or hybrid. We're passionate about hiring for experience, skills, and cultural fit that enhances our vibrant community. Ready to shape the future of design? Apply now and bring your pronouns and any adjustments needed for a seamless virtual interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop shared frontend frameworks and component libraries used across all product teams
• Build tools and infrastructure to streamline development workflows and enhance code quality
• Identify and resolve frontend performance and scalability challenges
• Collaborate with design system and product teams to ensure accessibility, consistency, and reliability
• Lead technical design discussions and champion frontend best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and grow Canva's frontend community of practice
• Optimize frontend architecture to support billions of user interactions at global scale
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, fast, and reliable design experiences
• Advocate for innovative solutions that empower designers and creators worldwide
• Contribute to the Product Platform Supergroup's mission of shared product foundations

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing large-scale frontend applications
• Expertise in JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
• Proficiency with modern build tools such as Webpack or Vite
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture and performance optimization
• Experience building shared frameworks, design systems, or developer tooling
• Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and browser performance trade-offs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI capabilities into user experiences
• Background in creating component libraries or shared frontend frameworks
• Previous work mentoring engineers or leading frontend communities
• Familiarity with design systems in a product-led engineering environment
• Interest in scalable frontend solutions for global user bases

Required Skills

• JavaScript (expert level)
• React (advanced proficiency)
• TypeScript
• Modern build tools (Webpack, Vite)
• Frontend architecture design
• Performance optimization
• Accessibility (a11y) implementation
• Component library development
• Design systems collaboration
• Developer tooling creation
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional communication
• Problem-solving in browser environments
• Data structures and algorithms
• Scalability for large user bases

Benefits

• Equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs
• Choice in work location: office, home, or hybrid across ANZ campuses
• Delightful moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven into Canva life
• Virtual interview process with reasonable adjustments available
• Access to co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.