Remote Principal Frontend Engineer - Client Platform (Remote across ANZ)

Description:

• Join the team powering the foundation of Canva’s world-class user experience.
• You have a choice in where and how you work, with options available across ANZ.
• Lead the technical direction for video technology that powers millions of daily exports.
• Architect scalable, high-performance rendering systems and pioneer AI-powered video features.
• Collaborate with talented engineers to tackle complex problems in browser-based video creation.
• Architect and lead the technical direction for Canva’s frontend systems, making key design decisions that balance performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with senior Principal and Staff Engineers to establish technical standards and best practices.
• Solve complex technical challenges across data consumption, bundling, and performance optimisation using deep expertise in React and frontend architecture.
• Define and communicate a technical vision and roadmap for a future-proof architecture that supports rapid feature development, maintainability, and cross-platform code reuse.
• Mentor and guide engineers on architecture-related projects, sharing expertise in React, systems design, and large-scale frontend ecosystems.

Requirements:

• You must be a technical leader with a deep passion for frontend architecture and a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale systems using React, TypeScript, and MobX.
• Extensive web frontend experience with a proven record of building sustainable, scalable architectures is required.
• Deep expertise in React, JavaScript runtimes, and React Native, with hands-on experience building large-scale systems is essential.
• Strong systems architecture and technical leadership skills are needed, ideally in environments supporting hundreds of engineers.
• Industry connections and open-source contributions in frontend technologies like React are preferred, demonstrating engagement with the broader technical community.

Benefits:

• Equity packages are offered to ensure that your success aligns with the company's success.
• Inclusive parental leave policies support all parents and carers.
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance is provided to support wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options empower you to recharge and thrive.