Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you.

What you'd be doing in this role

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Cloud Compute team, you'll be extending and operating foundational Kubernetes infrastructure that supports Canva's services, along with tooling to build and manage Linux machines.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Designing, building, and maintaining core Kubernetes infrastructure components
• Extending and supporting tooling to build and manage virtual machines
• Investigating and resolving system performance and reliability issues
• Creating and refining automation to improve reliability and reduce operational overhead
• Being on-call for the team's products and drive operational excellence
• Share knowledge with other engineers in infrastructure best practices

You're probably a match if

• You have strong Computer Engineering / Science knowledge around fundamentals and first principles relating to concurrency, multithreading, data structures, architecture, and various design patterns
• You have experience as a Senior Software Engineer building platform products to accelerate and empower engineers to achieve crazy big goals. The team uses Golang.
• You have strong experience operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• You have a strong understanding of Linux systems and performance troubleshooting
• You have experience with infrastructure as code and automation
• You have an understanding of cloud networking and security principles
• You have experience with observability systems and practices
• You have a methodical approach to problem-solving and debugging

About the team

The Runtime Platform sub-group is committed to empowering application developers by providing a secure, reliable, and adaptable platform that serves as the foundation for their creativity. Our work encompasses cloud networking, golden machine images, container orchestration, and application networking, all designed to inspire innovation and facilitate seamless application development.

At the heart of this sub-group is the Cloud Compute team, a dedicated group of senior engineers distributed across Australia. They manage the robust operation of our extensive Kubernetes clusters, which support over 140,000 pods across 8,500 nodes, utilizing 300,000 CPUs and 1.2 PiB of memory across multiple regions.

Our team thrives on a culture of collaboration, where knowledge sharing and data-driven decision-making fuel our progress. We balance tactical and strategic considerations to ensure Canva's evolving needs are met with precision and foresight.

We are devoted to mastering the complexities of the Linux environment, transforming intricate details into user-friendly solutions that are both flexible and scalable. Our mission is to build foundational components that empower Canva's teams to tailor solutions to their unique needs, fostering an inspiring and empowering environment for all.

What's in it for you?

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.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• 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

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Other stuff to know

We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. We're evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you'll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect. 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. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.