Staff Frontend Engineer

Staff Frontend Engineer – Design Systems Join Canva to help redefine how the world experiences design. Job Description At Canva we’re rewriting the rules of design. We’re looking for a senior engineer to lead our design system into the next era of product excellence. Where and How You Can Work Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional campuses in Melbourne and co‑working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. You can choose to work in the office, at home or a mix of both. What You’d Be Doing in This Role This role will focus on strategic direction for our design system, tackling the most impactful projects and championing best practices across teams. At the Moment, This Role Is Focused On Leading strategic technical direction for our design system Working on our trickiest and most impactful projects and design solutions that address problems at both current and future scale Working within the design system and helping evolve the system to meet users’ needs by contributing to continuous improvement of standards, guidelines and reusable components Mentoring team members and participating actively in design and code reviews, team processes and decision making Contributing to defining, improving and codifying best practices and methodologies for frontend engineering at Canva Crafting and presenting engaging presentations to the frontend specialty You're Probably a Match If You Have Deep experience working in frontend web technologies (HTML, CSS, Web APIs, React/TS) and cross-browser development Proven track‑record of delivering large, cross‑functional projects across multiple teams and highly reliable technical solutions that scale Ideally experience developing or leading a design system, but experience with and passion for platform stewardship/enablement is a plus Experience with cross‑platform and cross‑device UI/UX development Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams A great balance between big‑picture technical thinking and nailing the details Experience breaking down big undefined problems into smaller decisions with clearly identified tradeoffs Passion for fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team and across the specialty Curiosity about how AI can improve developer and design workflows Awareness of accessibility principles with a commitment to further learning Nice to Have Experience successfully advocating for goals and driving significant technical changes through leading others and as an individual contributor Experience in stakeholder communication or internal advocacy Experience writing accessible code and reading detailed specifications (WCAG 2.2 AA) Experience in native or hybrid development About the Team The Design System teams build a world‑class system that empowers Canva staff to create consistent and excellent experiences at scale. We tackle problems like accessibility, theming, surface architecture, AI workflows and curating foundational components for all frontend engineers and product designers. About the Role As part of the Design System Evolution team, you’ll future‑proof the system while acting as the interface between Canva’s emerging needs and system evolution. This role offers a chance to play a leading role in raising the design system to the next level of maturity. What's in it for You? We offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success — both inside 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 and 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 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, tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Software Development Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canva by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr