What youd be doing in this role
We need a staff engineer to design and deliver an architecture that can evolve how we store media video audio and documents into a generalised asset and file store that we can build upon with core and Wow features such as commenting sharing automation 3rd party integrations and AI.
What youll do (responsibilities)
- Play a leading role in defining the technical roadmap and architecture for the front-ent powering Home Content Management and the AI Powered DAM across T&E Media Platform and Product Platform.
- Propose innovative approaches and solutions to future-proof Canvas product decision platforms and deliver on business outcomes.
- Design and implement the most intricate aspects of the system showcasing your aptitude for tackling complex technical challenges effectively.
- Guide the implementation of major projects planning task breakdown and keeping engineers in sync using excellent verbal and written communication skills including architectural diagrams.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers assisting them in their professional development and helping them navigate technical challenges.
- Have a widespread impact across the organization by facilitating and orchestrating cross-team initiatives that set a higher standard for reliability velocity and security.
- Advocate for best practices that enhance our groups performance and reliability.
What were looking for
- You have experience working with the core frameworks in our frontend stack - JavaScript HTML CSS React and TypeScript.
- Are firmly grounding in computer science and engineering fundamentals including concurrency multithreading data structures solution design architecture and design patterns.
- Have a passion for great UX storytelling and collaboration.
- Have cross-browser knowledge as we are often driving changes that may have implications across many different browsers devices and modalities.
- Are familiar with building out experiences on the back of a design system.
- Have worked to build and ship impactful product and/or changes.
- You consider performance in everything that you do especially as it relates to a great product experience.
Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll 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.
Heres a taste of whats on offer:
- 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 supports you personally
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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 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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time