Software Engineer - Frontend

6 Hours ago • All levels • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Canva is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join their team and contribute to redefining how the world experiences design. The role involves crafting rich, interactive experiences in the Canva Editor, shaping end-to-end journeys on surfaces like Canva Docs, Presentations, and Websites, and potentially contributing to AI-powered Magic Studio features or fast-paced product experiments. Responsibilities include designing and building user interfaces with modern frontend frameworks, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers, writing clean and well-tested code, contributing to shared libraries and design systems, participating in technical discussions, and continuously learning in a supportive environment.
Must have:
  • Experience building web applications with React and TypeScript
  • Solid JavaScript fundamentals and web underpinnings
  • Comfortable with feature development lifecycle
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams and open to feedback
  • Care about building accessible, performant, user-friendly interfaces
  • Motivated to continuously improve and contribute
  • Hands-on experience using AI in coding/programming
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Inclusive parental leave policy
  • 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, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

Frontend roles at Canva can vary a lot from team to team—each offering its own unique challenges and opportunities. You might be crafting rich, interactive experiences in the Canva Editor used by millions, or shaping end-to-end journeys on surfaces like Canva Docs, Presentations, and Websites. You could contribute to cutting-edge Magic Studio features powered by AI, or help launch fast-paced product experiments that drive real impact. With multiple teams hiring frontend engineers, we’d love to learn what excites you most and find the right fit for your passions and strengths.

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. As a general guide, here’s what a frontend engineer at this level typically focuses on day to day:

  • Designing and building user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks
  • Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features that solve real user problems
  • Writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code with guidance from more senior engineers
  • Contributing to shared libraries, design systems, and reusable components
  • Participating in technical discussions, design reviews, and regular team rituals
  • Continuously learning and growing your frontend craft in a supportive, high-trust environment

You're probably a match if

  • You are experienced building web applications using modern frontend technologies like React and TypeScript
  • You have solid JavaScript fundamentals and an understanding of how the web works under the hood
  • You’re comfortable working through feature development with guidance—from planning and implementation to testing and release
  • You enjoy collaborating in cross-functional teams and are open to feedback that helps you grow
  • You care about building accessible, performant, and user-friendly interfaces
  • You’re motivated to continuously improve your craft, learn from others, and contribute to shared team success
  • You have hands-on experience using AI in coding/programming to drive greater impact

Engineering at Canva

Join a vibrant engineering community solving complex problems for millions of users, world wide. Here, engineering is about more than writing great code. It’s about rapidly iterating to deliver real value for users - building a product that empowers the world to design.

We care deeply about craft and collaborate closely to achieve hugely ambitious goals. We mentor and support one another generously, grounded in a culture of ownership, purpose, and a shared commitment to excellence.

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 range 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. We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. We’re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you’ll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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