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Senior Frontend Engineer - Page Load team

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Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
The Senior Frontend Engineer will lead the development of scalable, high-performance front-end components, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring other engineers. Responsibilities include code reviews, implementing best practices, and staying updated with front-end technologies to improve user experiences.
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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:

  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, designers, and cross-functional teams to create innovative and user-friendly solutions
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reusable front-end components and systems
  • Identify and implement best practices and methodologies for front-end engineering
  • Mentor and empower other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies, trends, and industry advancements
  • Contribute to the overall architecture and design of front-end systems, ensuring maintainability and extensibility


You're probably a match if have/are

  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and state management libraries (e.g., MobX)
  • Experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js or Java
  • Expertise in writing performant, reusable code for UI components, including appropriate testing
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, taking ownership of projects and outcomes
  • Experience with big-picture thinking and attention to detail
  • Passion for creating exceptional user experiences
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


About the Team
The Page Load team is a cornerstone of Canva's technical excellence, dedicated to ensuring the platform is fast, scalable, and capable of providing seamless experiences for millions of users. Our mission focuses on empowering builders by delivering efficient software and creating ultra-fast experiences that make a measurable impact.
We delve into the complexities of challenging architecture, working diligently to consolidate differing structures across our platform. Our approach emphasises effective and pragmatic communication with a diverse group of product engineers, ensuring that we all work in harmony toward common goals.
Innovation and collaboration drive our successes. We are committed to refining how pages are constructed and delivered, addressing intricate architectural challenges, and aligning diverse technical visions into a cohesive strategy. If you are passionate about tackling complex problems and enhancing user experiences on a global scale, come join us in revolutionising the world of design at Canva.
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.

Top Skills

CSS
HTML
JavaScript
React
Typescript
HQ

Canva Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

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