Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer - Infra - Core Infrastructure
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Overview
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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What You'd Be Doing In This Role
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA.
But we like to think that's all part of the fun.
This will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
Providing technical leadership across high-impact infrastructure projects, shaping robust cloud-native solutions that enable engineering speed and team autonomy
Defining architectural direction for core platform services, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and developer experience
Mentoring and empowering a distributed team of engineers, creating a collaborative environment where innovation thrives
Shaping the strategic roadmap for Platform Enablement by identifying and driving long-term initiatives
Championing operational excellence, ensuring Canva's platform remains reliable, secure, and efficient
Contributing to technical hiring and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards
You're probably a match if
You bring 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS required, GCP nice-to-have), and distributed systems
You have deep hands-on experience with Go, Python, or Java and enjoy designing complex systems
You've led large-scale infrastructure projects and influenced cross-functional engineering strategy
You're passionate about Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, CI/CD, automation, and site reliability
You thrive in mentorship roles—guiding teams and uplifting technical practices
You lead with a no-blame mentality and are deeply aligned with Canva's engineering and cultural values
About The Team
This role sits within the Core Infrastructure Group—a team on a mission to reduce the complexity burden of using the cloud.
We build foundational infrastructure that powers Canva's global scale.
The Platform Enablement team creates seamless developer experiences that allow engineers to ship fast and reliably, abstracting away the complexities of cloud infrastructure.
Our systems support provisioning, releasing, running, and operating cloud workloads—securely and simply.
We're the stewards of an extensible ecosystem that prioritises developer delight, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability.
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 range 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
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other Stuff To Know
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Software Development
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