Senior Frontend Engineer - Cross Platform

2 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Canva seeks a Senior Frontend Engineer to build efficient and reusable frontend solutions for mobile platforms (iOS and Android). This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to create adaptive mobile experiences, improve best practices, and mentor other engineers. Responsibilities include building solutions used by numerous feature development teams, finding opportunities for cross-team collaboration, and ensuring seamless cross-platform functionality using Canva's in-house WebX framework (combining frontend and mobile tech). The ideal candidate is experienced with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and MobX, and has experience with hybrid mobile apps. The role requires strong communication and collaborative skills, a knack for problem-solving, and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail.
Must have:
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, MobX experience
  • Hybrid mobile app experience
  • Collaborative skills and ownership of projects
  • Build efficient and reusable frontend solutions
  • Work with stakeholders to create world-class experiences
Good to have:
  • Experience with Canva's WebX framework
  • Mentoring experience
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Job Details

Job 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 choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you. 

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

  • Building efficient and reusable frontend solutions to enhance mobile platform support
  • Working closely with technical and business stakeholders to create world-class adaptive mobile experiences
  • Collaborating within and across teams to create holistic solutions that will be used by hundreds of feature development teams
  • Identifying and improving best practices and methodologies for frontend engineering
  • Finding opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements
  • Empowering and mentoring other engineers, helping native mobile engineers to grow frontend development skills

You're probably a match if

  • You're at home working in our word-class frontend environment using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React and MobX
  • You’ll get access to our bespoke WebX framework combining frontend and mobile technology. Previous experience working on hybrid mobile apps a bonus
  • You thrive on challenges that don't have readily available answers on Stack Overflow, because they haven't been solved before
  • You enjoy working collaboratively with team members, communicating effectively, and taking ownership of projects and outcomes
  • You’ve perfected the balance between big-picture thinking and nailing the details
  • You're excited by the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing and critical function of Canva and connect with improving the help experience for millions of people around the world

About the team

The Cross-Platform team at Canva is responsible for ensuring that Canva's frontend runs seamlessly across various platforms, particularly iOS and Android. We own an in-house framework to manage web/mobile interaction using Swift, React, TypesScript etc, making sure Canva frontend can utilise native mobile features with ease. This includes tasks such as enabling frontend/mobile communication, maintaining backward compatibility, ensuring smooth navigation, and conducting cross-platform testing.

We play a critical role in Canva’s mobile products as we’re empowered to make Canva accessible and functional across different platforms, ensuring a consistent user experience.

About the Role

You’ll get hands-on experience writing reusable code and technical documentation, building the internal framework supporting intuitive user experiences on mobile. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced frontend engineer who knows how to communicate well within a cross-functional team and rally mobile first thinking across Canva.

We're currently focusing on critical initiatives that support our company-wide goal of driving innovation and excellence in every project. By fine-tuning the foundational tools used by our developers, we play a crucial role in sustaining Canva's growth and ensuring its usability for millions of users globally. Whether it's 2-way streaming between web and mobile or leveraging the latest React features, our team is at the forefront of frontend technology.

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, 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 conducted virtually. 

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