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Staff Frontend Engineer - Accessibility Team

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeRemoteSydney NSW, AustraliaInformation technologySoftware engineeringPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

This job is about leading the technical evolution of accessibility at Canva, architecting scalable solutions that enable accessible-by-default development across the platform. The impact of this job is significant, as it directly contributes to Canva's mission of supporting 1 billion users by ensuring everyone can use the product. The team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to making design accessible for all.

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You'll be responsible for

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Driving architectural decisions

Drive architectural decisions for accessibility infrastructure, ensuring it scales to support accessible-by-default development across Canva.
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Leading accessibility initiatives

Lead critical cross-team accessibility initiatives from conception to production, establishing frameworks and patterns that teams can adopt independently.
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Mentoring engineers

Mentor engineers and champion accessibility best practices company-wide, elevating standards across the organization.

Key criteria

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Accessibility engineering expertise

Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and universal design principles

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Frontend development skills

Strong experience with JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and MobX

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Strategic technical leadership

Proven ability to align technical decisions with company priorities

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5 criteria for this job
Accessibility engineering expertise
Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and universal design principles

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Frontend development skills
Strong experience with JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and MobX

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Strategic technical leadership
Proven ability to align technical decisions with company priorities

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Mentorship experience
Experience mentoring engineers and promoting inclusive practices

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Commitment to accessibility
Genuine dedication to creating accessible experiences for all users

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