Backend Engineering Leader

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Canva Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to lead the development of our AI Media platform. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling complex backend systems that enable our users to harness the power of AI.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading high-performance teams and driving technical innovation. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver solutions that meet our customers' expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable and reliable backend systems
  • Driving technical innovation and platform evolution through proactive identification of opportunities to improve architecture, performance, and scalability
  • Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams to ensure seamless integration and effective communication

You will be working on a cutting-edge platform that exposes new generative AI models to hundreds of millions of users, and your skills and experience will play a critical role in scaling it to more use cases while making it more robust.

Achieving our goals motivates us to work hard, but you'll experience moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup, and personal growth.

Estimated Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per annum

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company, drive technical excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of users. If you're passionate about AI, software development, and leadership, we want to hear from you


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