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Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.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 campuses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with flexible work arrangements—trusting our Canvanauts to choose what works best for them and their teams.
What You'd Be Doing In This Role
As Canva scales, change is constant and exciting. Your work may include:
Designing and implementing data development tooling that boosts productivity for thousands of data workers.
Leading architectural initiatives to enhance security, governance, and infrastructure scalability.
Creating a developer-friendly data platform with AI-accelerated workflows and infrastructure-as-code.
Driving projects like jurisdictional data segregation and attribute-based access controls.
Collaborating across teams to align platform capabilities with real-world needs.
Mentoring engineers and embedding top-tier engineering practices within the Data Platform group.
You're probably a match if
You advocate for developer experience with strong Python and Kubernetes skills.
You have built infrastructure-as-code systems and cloud-native features at scale.
You understand how to integrate security and governance without sacrificing usability.
You excel at turning ambiguity into clarity and envision scalable, self-service systems.
You are a natural mentor, communicator, and problem solver in dynamic environments.
You are passionate about empowering others and simplifying complex tools.
About The Team
You will join the Data Developer Experience Team within the Data Platform Group. Our mission is to deliver scalable value through data and insights by building a world-class data platform. We focus on making data development easier through tooling, infrastructure, security, and governance, with exciting innovations in AI, security, and scale-ready frameworks.
What’s in it for you?
We work hard towards big goals, but also value moments of magic, connection, and fun. Our benefits include:
Equity packages to share our success
Inclusive parental leave for all parents and carers
Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and social activities
Flexible leave options to support personal needs
Visit lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other Information
We base hiring decisions on experience, skills, passion, and cultural fit. Please share your pronouns and any needs during the interview process. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and skills. Interviews are conducted virtually.
Senior Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Software Development
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