Senior Frontend Software Engineer - CMS Team at Canva in Sydney, NSW, Australia

Job description

• Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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• As a member of the CMS team, you will work on capabilities designed to support Canva’s unique content management needs. You will be working very closely with our team’s product manager, product designer, engineers and users to design solutions across several problem spaces such as localisation, experimentation, UX and more. You will also work heavily with stakeholders from different teams and engineer solutions that provide a cohesive and intuitive experience for our platform’s users.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Building platforms and tooling that help us improve efficiency in the process of creating and managing content
• Design, develop and deploy solutions and hands-on software development – working closely with leads, designers, and product managers to deliver features and capabilities for our users
• Communicate effectively with Product Managers and Engineers across Canva when developing a solution; seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to address complex issues
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and effectively advocate for engineering needs to non-technical stakeholders within the group
• Models initiative and ownership in achieving goals, improving processes and solutions
• Identifies opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements that help achieving our goals

Requirements

• You're probably a match if you have
• Computer Science Fundamentals - Solid understanding of concurrency, multithreading, data structures, architecture, and design patterns.
• Frontend Engineering - Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React and TypeScript, with consideration for cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization
• Passion for UX and Collaboration - Enthusiasm for crafting exceptional user experiences, storytelling, and working closely with designers and engineers.
• Collaborative mindset - Thrive in a cross-functional environment, working closely with designers, engineers, and product teams to drive impactful solutions.
• Strong strategic skills - Ability to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication - Confidently articulate ideas through well-structured design documents and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback on pull requests.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Contribute to a culture of continuous growth by guiding and supporting teammates through feedback, code reviews, and shared learning.

Skills

Required

• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS
• React
• TypeScript
• Concurrency
• Multithreading
• Data structures
• Architecture
• Design patterns
• Cross-browser compatibility
• Performance optimization

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.