Job Title: Staff Software Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced software engineer to join our core infrastructure group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects, shape robust cloud-native solutions, and mentor a distributed team of engineers.
About the Role:
* Provide technical leadership across high-impact infrastructure projects.
* Define architectural direction for core platform services.
* Mentor and empower a distributed team of engineers.
* Shaping the strategic roadmap for platform enablement.
* Champion operational excellence.
* Contribute to technical hiring.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement scalable infrastructure solutions.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver cloud-native applications.
3. Lead large-scale infrastructure projects and influence engineering strategy.
4. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in software engineering.
Requirements:
* 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS required, GCP nice-to-have), and distributed systems.
* Deep hands-on experience with Go, Python, or Java and enjoy designing complex systems.
* Led large-scale infrastructure projects and influenced cross-functional engineering strategy.
* Passionate about Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, CI/CD, automation, and site reliability.
* Thrives in mentorship roles—guiding teams and uplifting technical practices.
* Lead with a no-blame mentality and are deeply aligned with Canva's engineering and cultural values.
What We Offer:
* Equity packages
* Inclusive parental leave policy
* Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
* Flexible leave options
Why Join Us?
At our company, we celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds. Even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above, we still want to hear from you.