Senior Effects Engine Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Effects Engine Engineer (C++): Architecting high-performance multimedia effects SDKs and rendering pipelines for cross-platform video editing with an accent on graphics API integration and asset management. Focus on developing next-gen AI-powered effects, optimizing real-time rendering performance, and building scalable tooling for creative content creation.

Location: Beijing, China (Onsite)

Company

Canva is a global visual communication platform empowering users to create professional-quality designs and video content with ease.

What you will do

• Build and maintain a cross-platform multimedia effects SDK for iOS, Android, Web, and desktop.
• Design mobile-side asset management systems to optimize storage, loading, and update performance.
• Integrate advanced visual features like 3D, facial effects, and dynamic shaders into the custom rendering engine.
• Prototype and productionize next-generation effects, including AI-powered and real-time multimodal features.
• Develop tooling to streamline the entire lifecycle of effects content creation, testing, and management.
• Collaborate with design, AI, and product teams to elevate the visual fidelity and ecosystem of video features.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in C++ for engine and SDK development.
• Proficiency in at least one graphics API (OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX) and shader languages (GLSL or HLSL).
• Experience in mobile app development and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with large-scale codebase management, Git, and automated testing practices.
• Full proficiency in English for professional communication.
• Must be based in Beijing or willing to work onsite.

Nice to have

• Experience with on-device AI deployment (e.g., CoreML, QNN).
• Experience with DCC tools such as Maya or Substance.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the cutting edge of video editing, design, and AI technologies.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary team focused on high-performance rendering and multimedia UX.
• Opportunity to shape the future of intelligent cross-platform video creation products.
• Access to modern graphics and machine learning tools to push creative boundaries.