Senior Frontend Engineer (Graphics & WebGL) - Photo AI

• Join the Photo AI team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Photo Editing. • Lead the inception, scoping and building of cutting edge photo editing effects. • Work in a cross-functional team with Backend and Machine Learning engineers plus Product Manager and Product Designer. • Own a piece of the photo and image editing experience end-to-end in Canva. • Implement performant Frontend components and capabilities used by millions of users every month.

• Strong commercial experience building complex frontend applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript and React. • Experience working across technologies like MobX, WebGL, WebGPU, WebAssembly, and web workers. • Experience with image and media technologies, including canvas/WebGL rendering and other creative tools or applications. • Deep understanding of performance optimisation, including rendering performance, memory management, and techniques for real-time user interactions. • Experience with complex UI state management systems, including undo/redo functionality, real-time updates, and maintaining consistency across multiple views and components. • Solid computer science fundamentals from data structures and algorithms to scalable and maintainable software architecture patterns. • Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, product managers, and engineers. • Clear communication skills to help deliver cohesive, impactful user experiences.

• Experience with AI-assisted image editing or visual AI features. • Background in building creative tools or design applications. • Experience mentoring other engineers and establishing best practices. • Knowledge of machine learning integration in frontend applications. • Experience contributing to architectural discussions at platform level. • Background in photo editing or image processing applications.

• Solve complex performance challenges by optimizing rendering, state management, and user interactions. • Deliver cutting edge, AI assisted image editing effects and integrate them into Canva's Photo editing. • Collaborate closely with design and product teams to translate user experience requirements into elegant technical solutions. • Work with cutting-edge web technologies including WebGL for custom rendering and advanced TypeScript patterns for type-safe state management. • Contribute to the broader photo editing ecosystem by building Frontend components that integrate seamlessly within Canva's photo editor. • Mentor and collaborate with other engineers on the team, sharing knowledge about complex frontend patterns. • Help establish best practices for photo editing UI development. • Drive technical alignment across teams by communicating complex frontend decisions to stakeholders. • Contribute to architectural discussions and ensure Photo AI initiatives integrate smoothly with Canva's broader platform.

• Equity packages so Canva's success is yours too. • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers. • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, office setup and more. • Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good and take time to recharge. • Work from the buzzing Canva London campus in beautiful leafy Hoxton Square in Shoreditch. • Amazing home cooked food from the Head Chef. • Choice in where and how you work. • Opportunity to work on features used by millions of users every month.

Canva is redefining how the world experiences design. The Photo AI team pushes the boundaries of what is possible in Photo Editing and makes a lasting impact on users' creative journeys. Their mission is to position Canva as a leader in Visual AI by consistently delivering cutting-edge, AI based features that enhance the Photo Editing experience. They believe in the power of innovation and high-quality delivery through focusing on what is most impactful for users and inventing novel solutions to hard image processing and understanding problems.