At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the CMS team to build innovative content management solutions and enhance user experiences.
- Company: Canva, a leading design platform with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Equity packages, flexible leave, wellbeing allowances, and inclusive parental leave.
- Other info: Remote work options and a focus on personal growth and team connectivity.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of design and content management.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React; strong collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. 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
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on:
- Building platforms and tooling that help us improve efficiency in the process of creating and managing content.
- Designing, developing and deploying solutions and hands-on software development – working closely with leads, designers, and product managers to deliver features and capabilities for our users.
- Communicating effectively with Product Managers and Engineers across Canva when developing a solution; seeking and incorporating diverse perspectives to address complex issues.
- Facilitating knowledge sharing and effectively advocating for engineering needs to non-technical stakeholders within the group.
- Modeling initiative and ownership in achieving goals, improving processes and solutions.
- Identifying opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements that help achieve our goals.
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, prioritise 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.
About The Team
The Pages Platform group is responsible for developing and maintaining the platforms that empower Canva's teams to build engaging and high-performance pages. The CMS team works behind the scenes, creating a content management solution tailored to Canva's unique needs.
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 support 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. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you! Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Senior Frontend Software Engineer in Sydney employer: Canva
Canva is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, empowering its employees to choose how and where they work. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, Canva offers unique benefits such as equity packages, flexible leave options, and a supportive parental leave policy, all designed to enhance employee wellbeing and success. Located in Sydney, the flagship campus provides a dynamic environment where creativity thrives, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
