Staff Front End Engineer - Mobile Platform

Responsibilities

• Build the frontend layer of the Portable Platform to allow React engineers to write once for web and React Native
• Lead the transition from a pure React Web codebase to a hybrid React Web and React Native environment
• Own web implementations of common abstractions and shared components
• Support the upskilling of 600+ frontend engineers through code standards, documentation, and design reviews
• Integrate SSR and React Server Components into the portable frontend layer
• Remain hands-on by writing code, design docs, and performing code reviews

Requirements

• Deep expertise in React, including reconciliation and the rendering model
• Proven track record of driving measurable frontend performance gains
• Experience with portable or cross-platform codebases
• Understanding of the React Native mental model and its differences from React Web
• Ability to influence cross-team engineering through documentation and prototypes
• Hands-on experience with daily coding and design documentation
• AI fluency in using engineering tooling

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SSR and React Server Components (RSC)
• Hands-on experience with React Native
• Open-source contributions to React or the frontend ecosystem
• Experience building design systems or shared component libraries

Benefits

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

About the Company

Canva is a global design platform used by millions of people to create visual content. The Client Platform group owns the foundations every product team builds on, including web, native mobile, desktop, and the Design System.