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Supportive colleagues and good pay, but opaque decision-making

Senior Frontend Developer
Former Employee
Worked at Canva for 4 years
May 14, 2026
Brisbane
3.0
RecommendsNegative Outlook
Pros

Nice people, good comp, good job stability, and a cool product that other people will know about. You can get by with relatively low effort if that's what you're into.

Cons

Often, there is a large disconnect between doing the right thing and doing the "get promoted" thing. High-level decision-making is very opaque to all but the most senior staff. Doomed or failed projects continue to be kept alive long after they should have been scrapped, and if you end up working on these, it is very sad.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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