Canva is looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Frontend) – Editing Collaboration to redefine how teams create together. Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. You will lead the technical direction for real-time collaboration features and commenting at scale, integrate AI into team collaboration flows, and build shared infrastructure to enable faster collaboration tooling across the platform.

What You'll Do

Lead the technical direction for real-time collaboration features and commenting at scale
Integrate AI into team collaboration flows to create seamless and smart experiences
Build shared infrastructure and frameworks to enable faster collaboration tooling across Canva
Write code hands-on while influencing product direction alongside PMs and designers
Make critical calls on latency, reliability, and data consistency in real-time systems
Share knowledge and level up peers through mentoring and thought leadership
Own system health and reduce tech debt with a proactive, long-term mindset
Drive cross-team collaboration and represent Editing Collaboration across Canva

What We're Looking For

Experience leading large-scale engineering projects from concept to impact
Hands-on experience with real-time technologies like WebSockets or WebRTC
Strong frontend skills in React, TypeScript, MobX, and JavaScript, plus solid computer science fundamentals
Ability to think strategically and connect architecture to Canva-wide goals
A passion for mentoring and a drive to raise the engineering bar
Comfort influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence
A genuine care for building tools that make teams work better together

Technical Stack

React
TypeScript
MobX
JavaScript
WebSockets
WebRTC

Team & Environment

This role sits within the Editing Experience subgroup.

Benefits & Compensation

Equity packages
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