Staff Front End Engineer - Accessibility Team
Canva Pty Ltd., an Australian multinational software company founded in 2013, is seeking a Staff Front End Engineer to join its Accessibility Team in Sydney. The company is renowned for its user-friendly graphic design platform, which empowers individuals and businesses to create a wide range of visual content. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that redefine how the world experiences design.
As a Staff Front End Engineer on the Accessibility Team, you will be responsible for developing AI agents that understand component relationships and automatically enhance accessibility. Your work will involve building tooling, linting, and testing infrastructure to ensure accessibility is integrated seamlessly into the development process. Additionally, you will collaborate with various product teams to establish patterns, tooling, and standards that make accessibility a default aspect of Canva's offerings.
Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in web accessibility, with a thorough understanding of WCAG standards and experience in building accessible web products at scale. Proficiency in developing tooling, linting, or testing infrastructure that is actively utilized by other engineers is essential. Experience with AI in production environments, particularly in tasks requiring understanding of component relationships and behavior reasoning, is highly desirable. Strong communication skills are crucial for effectively conveying accessibility concepts to engineers and vice versa.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Canva offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility between remote work and in-person collaboration at their Sydney campus. The company is known for its inclusive culture and commitment to professional growth, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
Joining Canva means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and accessibility in design. As a Staff Front End Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of design experiences, ensuring that accessibility is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of Canva's platform.