Principal Frontend Engineer (Relocation to Australia Required) at Canva


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Canva is Hiring

Job Info:
  • Company Canva
  • Position Principal Frontend Engineer (Relocation to Australia Required)
  • Location Remote, United States
  • Source Himalayas
  • Published March 26, 2026
  • Category Development
  • Type Full-Time


Job Description

Join the team powering the foundation of Canva’s world-class user experience. As a Principal Frontend Engineer, you will lead the technical direction for video technology that powers millions of daily exports, architecting scalable, high-performance rendering systems and pioneering AI-powered video features.

Requirements

  • Extensive web frontend experience with a proven record of building sustainable, scalable architectures.
  • Deep expertise in React, JavaScript runtimes, and React Native, with hands-on experience building large-scale systems.
  • Strong systems architecture and technical leadership skills, ideally in environments supporting hundreds of engineers.
  • Industry connections and open-source contributions in frontend technologies like React, demonstrating engagement with the broader technical community.

Benefits

  • Equity packages
  • Inclusive parental leave policies
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

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