Senior Frontend Engineer - Android Mobile Web (12 month contract - Open to remote across ANZ)
Senior Frontend Engineer - Android Mobile Web (12 month contract - Open to remote across ANZ)
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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.
Collaborating closely with browser and backend teams to align on format timing and performance tradeoffs.
Contributing to cross-platform solutions that may extend to iOS or other environments as needed.
Building scalable and reusable mobile architecture aligned with Canvas broader mobile strategies.
Identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing innovative solutions
- Contributing to a team culture of quality collaboration and continuous learning
Youre 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.
Understand the intersection of GPU CPU and browser rendering systems.
Come with exposure to browser APIs WebViews or hybrid rendering pipelines.
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
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 support you personally
Check out for more info.
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. We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. Were evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - youll tackle interactive real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we 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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above we still want to hear from you!
When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
