About the job
As a Principal Frontend Engineer at Canva, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our frontend architecture. This job offers an incredible opportunity to influence one of the most complex frontend applications in the world, impacting millions of users. The team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for creating a world-class user experience.
You'll be responsible for
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Architecting frontend systems
Lead the technical direction for Canva’s frontend systems, making key design decisions that balance performance, scalability, and user experience.🤝
Collaborating with engineers
Work alongside senior Principal and Staff Engineers to establish technical standards and best practices, progressively taking ownership of architectural decisions.🔧
Solving technical challenges
Address complex technical challenges across data consumption, bundling, and performance optimisation, applying deep expertise in React and frontend architecture.What we're looking for
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Extensive web frontend experience
Proven record of building sustainable, scalable architecturesView
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Deep expertise in React and JavaScript
Hands-on experience with large-scale systems using React, TypeScript, and MobXView
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Strong systems architecture skills
Technical leadership in environments supporting hundreds of engineersView
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