Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

TL;DR

Senior Frontend Engineer (React): Developing shared frontend frameworks and component libraries for a global design platform with an accent on performance, scalability, and developer experience. Focus on building robust infrastructure, optimizing browser-side performance, and enabling hundreds of engineers to ship consistent, high-quality product experiences.

Location: Hybrid or Remote (Australia). The company has campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, with co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide; employees have the choice to work from the office, home, or a mix of both.

Company

Canva is a global visual communication platform that empowers the world to design.

What you will do

• Develop shared frontend frameworks and component libraries used by all product teams.
• Build tools and infrastructure that streamline development workflows and improve code quality.
• Identify and address frontend performance and scalability challenges.
• Collaborate with design system and product teams to ensure accessibility, consistency, and reliability.
• Lead technical design discussions and advocate for frontend best practices.
• Mentor engineers and help grow the frontend community of practice.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing large-scale frontend applications.
• Expertise in Javascript, React, TypeScript, and modern build tools like Webpack or Vite.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimisation, and accessibility.
• Experience building shared frameworks, design systems, or developer tooling.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance trade-offs in browser environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Interest or experience in integrating AI capabilities into user experiences, such as generative design features or intelligent UI assistance.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages to share in company 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 support personal time and recharging.