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SENIOR FULL-STACK ENGINEER - CANVAS
Cognite

   Location: Full-time hybrid

  Time: 11 months ago

Cognite - Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Canvas

Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Canvas

Oslo
Product – Engineering /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
About Cognite
Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the  & . In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

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Our values
Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.
Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success. 
Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. 



We’re seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to lead the development of graphics-intensive, canvas-based web applications. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer passionate about interactive UI development, graphics programming, and solving unique challenges in building dynamic, responsive applications.

You’ll be responsible for architecting and implementing complex features, ensuring smooth interactivity, and delivering exceptional user experiences. As a senior engineer, you will also mentor team members, contribute to technical decisions, and collaborate closely with designers and backend developers to shape the product.

If you thrive at the intersection of frontend development and graphics programming, and enjoy working on highly interactive, visually compelling applications, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

    • Design and develop advanced canvas-based user interfaces for interactive web applications
    • Build and refine features leveraging HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, or graphics libraries (e.g., , PixiJS) to enable high-quality, interactive experiences
    • Develop intuitive tools and components for manipulating, animating, and rendering objects on a canvas to support complex user workflows
    • Collaborate with designers and product teams to translate visual concepts into intuitive, interactive interfaces
    • Contribute to the architecture and technical direction of the product, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with the team’s goals and vision
    • Leverage event-driven programming to support complex user interactions such as drag-and-drop, zooming, panning, and multi-touch gestures
    • Debug and optimize canvas performance to ensure seamless functionality across devices and browsers
    • Stay current with the latest advancements in canvas APIs, browser capabilities, and related graphics technologies, and incorporate relevant innovations into the product

Must-Have Qualifications

    • 4+ years of experience with TypeScript and proficiency with React
    • Proficiency in the HTML5 Canvas API or experience with other graphics programming approaches
    • Familiarity with state management solutions such as Redux, Zustand, or MobX
    • Experience using browser debugging tools to diagnose and resolve complex issues
    • Strong communication skills

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

    • Understanding of performance optimization techniques for graphics-heavy applications
    • Knowledge of math and geometry concepts relevant to canvas-based development
    • Contributions to open-source canvas libraries or personal canvas-based projects
    • Familiarity with working in full-stack contexts, familiarity with Kotlin is a plus

      • Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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