Senior Software Engineer - Platform Workflows (Python, Golang) - Open to remote across ANZ
Canva – Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Platform Workflows team. The role focuses on building tools and services that enable platform engineers to ship new capabilities quickly, with a product mindset and strong advocacy for internal users.
At The Moment, This Role Is Focused On
* Deeply understand the needs and workflows of platform engineers and other consumers of the infrastructure platform at Canva
* Write tools, services, configuration and other components to ensure platform engineers have a low-friction experience shipping new services and capabilities
* Consult with internal users and other platform teams to bring clarity and alignment
* Take ownership of existing configuration frameworks and other infrastructure abstraction tools that help platform engineers expose new platform capabilities to users
* Participate in planning rituals at the team and group level to ensure that the needs of platform engineers and infrastructure consumers are prioritised
* Work alongside product managers to bring a product mindset to platform engineering at Canva
You’re probably a match if
* You have strong Computer Engineering / Science knowledge around fundamentals and first principles relating to concurrency, multithreading, data structures, architecture, and design patterns
* You have strong experience with the Python and Go programming languages
* You have experience with Kubernetes, ideally including Custom Resource Definitions
* You have experience with AWS (and as a plus, GCP) cloud environments
* Prior work in a platform engineering capacity is desired but not required
* You have experience with AI tooling for use with software engineering, such as Copilot or Claude Code
* You have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
* You may benefit from prior experience as a consultant, business analyst, or developer advocate
About The Team
This role is part of the Platform Workflows team inside the Developer Workflows subgroup. We empower platform engineers to deliver value quickly, safely, and confidently by building workflows that accelerate platform development and ensuring that the platform can rapidly evolve to meet the needs of all engineers. The position blends developer advocacy, product management, and platform engineering, requiring strong customer empathy and consulting ability.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our ambitious goals motivates us to work hard, and you’ll experience moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.
Here’s a Taste Of What's On Offer
* Equity packages – we want our success to be yours too
* Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
* An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
* Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and support you personally
Other Stuff To Know: We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. Interviews may include interactive, real‑time challenges using an AI tool to demonstrate your problem‑solving approach.
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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