Senior Frontend Engineer

Senior Frontend Engineer - Android Mobile Web (12 month contract - Open to remote across ANZ) Full-time Recruitment type: Fixed Term Overview Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. 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 a choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you are near one), at home or a bit of both, its up to you. What you’d be doing in this role 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 youll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve. About the team The Multimedia Group within Design Experience is on a mission to make multimedia storytelling quick, simple, and fun for everyone. This role sits in the Video subgroup, working alongside passionate engineers and designers building powerful tools for video editing, compositing, and export across platforms. At the moment, this role is focused on: Investigating and implementing solutions for video playback using rendered frames in web. Optimising rendering pipelines on Android Mobile Web, including memory usage, GPU performance, and frame timing. Exploring compositor integration strategies to maximise playback accuracy and efficiency. Contributing to cross-platform solutions that may extend to iOS or other environments as needed. Building scalable and reusable mobile architecture aligned with Canva’s broader mobile strategies. Identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing innovative solutions You're probably a match if you: Have strong knowledge and experience of Typescript in Android mobile web Put problem-solving and user impact before attachment to any one language or platform. Thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly in fast-evolving projects. Have deep mobile development experience using web technologies but is comfortable thinking cross-platform. Bonus if you have experience in video, games, multimedia apps, or other high-performance visual applications where timing, memory, and graphics all matter. Can maintain and extend existing features with a mindset of maintainability and performance, someone who thinks about the solution and the user impact first - rather than someone who looks at the tools being used Enjoy solving complex technical problems and collaborating across specialties Excited about helping millions of users create content they love What’s in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard — and we do — but you\u2019ll 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 support you personally We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. We’re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you’ll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr