Sydney, Australia Remote (Country)

Canva is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Product & Features (Java) - Open to remote across ANZ

About the Role

Shape the future of a global design platform as a Senior Software Engineer focused on product and features. Working remotely across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in building and evolving scalable backend services that support millions of users. Your work will directly influence product capabilities, performance, and long-term architectural direction.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-impact backend services using Java and modern tooling
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and deliver meaningful features
  • Lead technical decisions, system design, and service decomposition to improve scalability and resilience
  • Champion code quality, observability, and performance across service domains
  • Conduct thorough design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to grow team capability
  • Proactively identify technical debt and drive improvements that enhance system health and maintainability
  • Integrate AI-assisted tools into development workflows to increase efficiency and impact

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience developing and operating complex backend systems in production
  • Solid command of Java and its application in distributed, high-throughput environments
  • Strong grasp of multithreading, service architecture, and performance tuning
  • A pragmatic approach to building reliable, testable, and scalable systems at speed
  • Ability to lead end-to-end delivery of features—from concept to deployment
  • Commitment to mentorship, peer growth, and raising engineering standards
  • Experience using AI in coding workflows to accelerate development and problem-solving
  • Skill in communicating technical concepts across disciplines and aligning work with broader product goals

Work Environment

Remote flexibility across ANZ allows you to choose how and where you work best, with optional access to office spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, or approved co-working locations. We support a sustainable pace with flexible leave, inclusive policies, and an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and workspace needs.

Culture & Values

Our culture thrives on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value purpose-driven work, rapid iteration, and empowering teams to deliver real user value. Mentorship and technical excellence are central to how we grow and innovate. We believe in building a connected, inclusive environment where creativity and technology intersect.

Inclusion & Hiring Process

Hiring decisions are based on your skills, experience, and alignment with our values. We assess real-world problem-solving through interactive, real-time technical challenges. Some interviews may include using AI tools to demonstrate your approach to coding tasks. All interviews are conducted virtually, ensuring accessibility and consistency across locations.

Required Skills
Javabackend developmentmultithreadingservice designperformance optimizationproduction systemssystem architecturefeature ownershipmodern backend frameworksAI tools for coding JavaBackend DevelopmentMultithreadingService DesignPerformance OptimizationProduction SystemsSystem ArchitectureEnd-to-End Feature DeliveryModern Backend FrameworksAI Tools for Coding
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Canva is redefining how the world experiences design by building a product that empowers everyone to create visually compelling content. The platform serves millions of users worldwide and enables easy design through intuitive tools and collaboration features.
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Posted a month ago