Senior Software Engineer - Product & Features (Java) - Open to remote across ANZ
Canva is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Product & Features team, focusing on backend development using Java. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely across Australia and New Zealand, aligning with Canva's mission to empower the world to design. The successful candidate will collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver impactful user experiences.
Key responsibilities include leading the design and development of scalable, reliable backend services using modern frameworks and tools. The engineer will drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to scope, define, and deliver product features, evolve Canva’s backend architecture through thoughtful service design, and champion reliability, performance, and engineering best practices across multiple service domains.
The ideal candidate is highly experienced in building complex backend systems in production environments, with strong Java fundamentals and the ability to write production-grade code. They should be comfortable taking ownership of features end-to-end, balancing attention to detail with pragmatism, and consistently shipping reliable, maintainable code at speed. A thoughtful collaborator who works well across disciplines and proactively brings others on the journey is essential.
Canva offers equity packages to ensure employees share in the company's success, an inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers, and an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, and office setup. Flexible leave options empower employees to take time to recharge and support personal needs.
Joining Canva means becoming part of a vibrant engineering community solving complex problems for millions of users worldwide. The company values craft, collaboration, and a culture of ownership, purpose, and a shared commitment to excellence. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to a product that empowers the world to design.