Principal Production Engineer
The Principal Production Engineer at Canva Pty Ltd will be a pivotal member of the Production Engineering team, which operates at the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure reliability. This team is dedicated to proactively identifying and resolving complex reliability challenges within Canva's infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for over 220 million monthly active users. The role involves close collaboration with product and infrastructure teams to enhance system performance and resilience.
In this position, the Principal Production Engineer will define and implement the engagement model between Production Engineering and other teams, focusing on scoping and executing complex technical projects. Responsibilities include leading initiatives in areas such as sharding, multi-region architecture, and JVM performance at scale. The role also entails setting technical standards, mentoring staff and mid-level engineers, and ensuring that production readiness is integrated into the product development process.
Candidates should have extensive experience in managing reliability for large-scale distributed systems, with a proven track record of investigating and resolving complex issues. Technical leadership in embedded models, where engineers work across team boundaries, is essential. Hands-on expertise in systems programming languages such as Java, Go, Rust, or C++ is required, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems, including sharding, replication, and consistency trade-offs.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Canva offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development. Employees also enjoy flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.
Canva is a dynamic and rapidly growing company with a mission to empower the world to design. With over 220 million monthly active users across 190 countries, Canva provides a platform that democratizes design through its intuitive, drag-and-drop interface and a vast library of templates and assets. Joining Canva offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, contribute to a global community, and be part of a company that values creativity, inclusivity, and continuous learning.