Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte!
Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
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. So 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:
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Help redefine how we ship configurations to any workload within Canva.
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Lead the effort in building and enhancing our configuration infrastructure.
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Codify and share technical knowledge through documentation and presentations
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Providing technical expertise by identifying knowledge gaps and lifting team capabilities
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Help other software engineers along your way, we are only as good as we are a team
You're probably a match if:
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You have strong experience with the Golang. Rust is a nice-to-have, but coding interviews will be run in Golang or Python.
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You have a strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and developer tooling
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You have familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and the overall SDLC
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You have the ability to implement solutions from technical specifications and collaborate effectively with other engineers
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You have strong communication skills and the ability to document technical work clearly
About the Team
The Configuration team is relatively new, having been formed at the end of 2025. The team has already been working hard to achieve some key infrastructure and company goals, and we have developed a vision to enhance how we deliver configuration changes across Canva in a fast and safe manner.
As a senior software engineer on the Configuration team, you'll be tasked with building the next generation of configuration tooling and delivery, shaping how every Canvanaut uses configuration across the company. You'll work closely with other engineers in the team and cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that enhance our configuration infrastructure, enabling seamless integration and delivery of configurations across all workloads at Canva.
Our mission is to empower everyone in Canva to configure anything and distribute it anywhere. We envision a future where our work forms the foundation of every technical endeavor at Canva.
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:
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Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
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Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
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An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
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Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
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Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know
We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. We’re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you’ll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect. 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.
