Frontend Engineer - Visual Suite

1 Month ago • All levels • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Canva's Visual Suite team seeks a Frontend Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of their design platform. This includes working on Canva Docs, Whiteboards, Presentations, Social Media, Video, Websites, and Print products. The role involves creating new features while ensuring seamless integration across all products for a cohesive user experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers and engineers, leveraging JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, and TypeScript, and contributing to their design system. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, understanding of computer science fundamentals, and a collaborative mindset.
Must have:
  • Passion for UX and collaboration
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, TypeScript
  • Experience with Design Systems
  • Problem-solving and algorithmic thinking
  • Computer Science Fundamentals
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective written communication
Good to have:
  • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Inclusive parental leave policy
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Job Details

Company Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte!

Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time-consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have a choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

About the Team

The Visual Suite team is responsible for developing and maintaining a suite of products that empower users to create, edit, and share a wide range of visual content seamlessly. The Visual Suite includes Canva Docs, Whiteboards, Presentations, Social Media, Video, Websites, and Print, all designed to support users at various stages of their workflow.

As a member of the Visual Suite team, you will work on specifically on new functionality and features while still ensuring all these products are integrated seamlessly - providing a cohesive and intuitive user experience.  The team is primarily made up of talented frontend engineers with some backend and machine learning folks cooking up some magic to support them.

Job Description

The role may be a good match if you have ...

  • Passion for UX and Collaboration – Enthusiasm for crafting exceptional user experiences, storytelling, and working closely with designers and engineers.

  • Frontend Engineering Expertise – Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React and TypeScript, with consideration for cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.

  • Experience with Design Systems – Prior experience contributing to or working within a design system to ensure consistency and scalability.

  • Problem-Solving and Algorithmic Thinking – Strong analytical skills to tackle complex engineering challenges and optimize solutions.

  • Computer Science Fundamentals – Solid understanding of concurrency, multithreading, data structures, architecture, and design patterns.

  • Collaborative Mindset – Thrive in a cross-functional environment, working closely with designers, engineers, and product teams to drive impactful solutions.

  • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing – Contribute to a culture of continuous growth by guiding and supporting teammates through feedback, code reviews, and shared learning.

  • Strong Organizational Skills – Ability to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work efficiently.

  • Effective Written Communication – Confidently articulate ideas through well-structured design documents and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback on pull requests.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

  • 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, home office setup & more
  • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please note that interviews are predominantly conducted virtually. 

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