Staff Frontend Engineer - Accessibility Team

Canva

Sydney, Australia
Equity pyckages included; annual vibe & thrive all...
Remote
Deep expertise in wcag 2.2 aa and atag 2.0
Strong frontend skills in javascript react typescript
Experience driving architectural decisions for accessibility
This role focuses on driving architectural decisions for accessibility infrastructure to support accessible-by-default development across Canva

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on driving architectural decisions for accessibility infrastructure to support accessible-by-default development across Canva.
  • The team aims to become the most accessible design tool in the world by enabling everyone to use the product and create accessible designs.
  • Candidates will receive equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and office setup.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on driving architectural decisions for accessibility infrastructure to support accessible-by-default development across Canva.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in WCAG 2.2 AA and ATAG 2.0
  • Strong frontend skills in JavaScript React TypeScript
  • Experience driving architectural decisions for accessibility
  • Hands-on implementation of accessibility infrastructure

Nice-to-have

  • Integration of AI into accessibility workflows
  • Mentoring engineers and championing best practices
  • Strategic thinking connecting technical to business priorities
  • Genuine commitment to inclusive design principles

Key Requirements

  • Experienced technical leader with hands-on coding ability
  • Solid CS fundamentals in architecture and design patterns
  • Track record of delivering high-impact projects with minimal guidance

Work Rights

Not specified

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