Canva

Senior Frontend Software Engineer - CMS Team

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2 days ago
Sydney, AustraliaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Build platforms and tooling that improve the creation and management of content.
  • Design, develop, and deploy software solutions and user-facing features with product managers, designers, and engineers.
  • Develop CMS capabilities for localisation, experimentation, UX, and asset hosting.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and users to create cohesive and intuitive platform experiences.
  • Communicate technical ideas, contribute to design documents, and advocate for engineering needs.
  • Support teammates through mentorship, feedback, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration and process improvement.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate solid knowledge of concurrency, multithreading, data structures, architecture, and design patterns.
  • Be proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, and TypeScript, including cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.
  • Show enthusiasm for user experience, storytelling, and close collaboration with designers and engineers.
  • Work effectively in cross-functional environments and manage complex projects strategically.
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including through design documents and constructive pull-request feedback.
  • Contribute to mentorship, code reviews, and continuous team learning.

Benefits

  • Equity packages.
  • Inclusive parental leave for all parents and carers.
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, office setup, and more.
  • Flexible leave options.
  • Flexible choice of work location, including Canva campuses in Sydney and Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
  • Permanent employment and virtually conducted interviews.

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About Canva

10,000+ employees

Canva builds a web-based visual design and collaboration platform used by individuals, teams, schools, and small businesses to create presentations, documents, social posts, videos, and more. The company monetizes via subscriptions (Canva Pro, Teams, and Enterprise), paid stock media, and optional print services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Canva is privately held and operates globally with hubs in Australia and beyond.

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