Effects Tool Engineer

Canva

Beijing, China
On-site
Proficiency in javascript or typescript
Experience building visual editors
Performance profiling for rendering-heavy apps
Canva is seeking an Effects Tool Engineer for their Video team in Beijing, focused on building intuitive video editing tools that enhance user creativity. The role requires expertise in frontend application development, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization and user-centric design

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on building intuitive, high-performance video effects tooling to empower users to tell compelling visual stories.
  • Engineers will develop real-time editing experiences and effect modules such as shaders, transitions, and animation templates.
  • The position requires ensuring cross-platform compatibility across web, mobile, and desktop while maintaining scalable architecture.

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Canva is seeking an Effects Tool Engineer for their Video team in Beijing, focused on building intuitive video editing tools that enhance user creativity. The role requires expertise in frontend application development, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization and user-centric design.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Experience building visual editors
  • Performance profiling for rendering-heavy apps
  • 3D engine editor development experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strong product thinking for creative workflows
  • Empathy for end-user interaction patterns
  • Knowledge of shader and animation templates

Key Requirements

  • Experience with large-scale frontend applications
  • Familiarity with performance optimization techniques

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