Senior Frontend Engineer - Design Systems Evolution

Canva

Sydney, Australia
Equity pyckages included; annual vibe & thrive all...
On-site
Strong commercial experience with typescript
Deep expertise in react development
Expertise in css architecture
This role focuses on owning the standards, layout primitives, testing tooling, and cross-platform utilities that underpin Easel and the broader frontend codebase

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on owning the standards, layout primitives, testing tooling, and cross-platform utilities that underpin Easel and the broader frontend codebase.
  • The team shares a mission to build world-class foundations that empower Canvanauts to craft seamless, high-quality experiences for millions of users around the globe.
  • Benefits include equity packages, inclusive parental leave, an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance, and flexible leave options.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on owning the standards, layout primitives, testing tooling, and cross-platform utilities that underpin Easel and the broader frontend codebase.

Salary

Equity packages included; Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance provided; Flexible leave options available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong commercial experience with TypeScript
  • Deep expertise in React development
  • Expertise in CSS architecture
  • Experience with modern web platform APIs
  • Systems-level perspective on frontend ecosystems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with React Native
  • Curiosity about AI tooling and LLMs
  • Knowledge of agentic workflows and MCP
  • Collaborative communication skills
  • Mentoring and capability uplift initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience with TypeScript and React
  • Deep expertise in CSS architecture
  • Proven track record solving infrastructure or migration challenges at scale

Work Rights

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