Staff Software Engineer - API Platform (AU remote)

You've built and operated infrastructure that other engineering teams depend on, ideally something in the API gateway, RPC, or service mesh space (high traffic & large-scale).

You're comfortable owning systems where reliability and correctness really matter, and you think in trade-offs rather than quick fixes

You can drive a technical direction across teams that don't report to you, and communicate it clearly to both engineers and the teams who consume what you build

You take genuine ownership of outcomes, and you're motivated by platform work that quietly makes everyone else's job easier

You've spent years owning large-scale, high-transaction production systems commercially, and ideally worked in more than one language along the way.

We build and run the infrastructure that lets every other engineering team at Canva move fast without worrying about the plumbing underneath them. From how services talk to each other, to how traffic is routed and secured, to giving teams the freedom to build in the language that's right for the job, our work shows up in every product built on Canva's platform.

We’d still love to hear from you! At Canva, we know that great engineers come from a variety of backgrounds, and we value passion, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as specific experience. If you're excited about this role but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply, you might a great fit in ways you didn’t expect!

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more

Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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