Senior Software Engineer (Java, AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java, AI): Building and optimizing the core platform powering Canva AI with an accent on high-performance backend architecture and seamless API integrations. Focus on driving complex projects from inception to production, mentoring engineering teams, and scaling AI capabilities for 150 million global users.

Location: Must be based in Australia or New Zealand (Remote or Hybrid from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide).

Company

Canva is a global visual communication platform empowering everyone to design anything and publish anywhere.

What you will do

• Implement critical path code and drive complex backend projects from inception to production.
• Collaborate across teams to evolve the AI platform for seamless integration of diverse capabilities.
• Mentor backend engineers to uphold engineering excellence and reduce technical debt.
• Act as a thought leader to guide platform strategy and minimize stakeholder friction.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the product effectively addresses user and developer needs.

Requirements

• Must be based in Australia or New Zealand.
• Strong experience in backend engineering with a bias for action and ownership.
• Proficiency in Java and building scalable, high-performance systems.
• Ability to execute independently on ambiguous scopes and drive end-to-end delivery.
• Passion for staying ahead of evolving AI industry trends and technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with choice between office, home, or hybrid setups.
• Opportunity to build revolutionary AI-powered products at massive scale.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, large language models, and evaluation methodologies.
• Collaborative engineering culture with a focus on innovation and strategic impact.