Senior Backend Software Engineer - Product & Features (Java) - Open to remote across ANZ
CanvaCanberra, Australia
Posted October 2, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Canva is a global online visual communications platform that empowers users to design high-quality graphics, presentations, and digital content through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. With a vast library of templates, fonts, and media assets, Canva democratizes access to professional design tools, enabling anyone to create visually stunning content from anywhere in the world. The company's core mission is to make design accessible to everyone, fostering creativity and innovation while also being committed to using its growing influence for positive social impact.
Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will work on building scalable APIs, improving system performance and reliability, and contributing to shared services and internal tools. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end experiences that have real user impact.
Requirements
- Highly experienced building complex backend systems in production environments
- Strong Java fundamentals and can confidently write production-grade code
- Comfortable taking ownership of features end-to-end
- Balance attention to detail with pragmatism
- Thoughtful collaborator who works well across disciplines
- Understand the bigger picture—how your systems connect to product goals, reliability, and long-term scalability
- Enjoy mentoring others, offering constructive feedback, and lifting the technical bar for your team
- Have hands-on experience using AI in coding/programming to drive greater impact
Benefits
- Equity packages
- Inclusive parental leave policy
- Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
- Flexible leave options