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Staff Backend Engineer (Java) - Admin Experience - Remote

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Software Development
Full Time
Australia

Overview

The Staff Backend Engineer will lead the design and evolution of scalable backend systems that support Canva’s admin experiences, working closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring other engineers.

In Short

  • Lead scalable backend system design for admin experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system improvements.
  • Mentor and support engineers to foster technical growth.
  • Shape user experiences by exploring product ideas and building solutions.
  • Guide architecture decisions for high-volume services.
  • Champion operational excellence and resolve backend issues.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and share innovative ideas.
  • Work with JVM-based languages like Java or Kotlin.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Staff or Principal Engineer with backend expertise.
  • Proven track record in designing large-scale distributed systems.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in technical direction.
  • Strong mentoring skills and raising engineering standards.
  • Experience with AWS services and Protocol Buffers is a bonus.
  • Strong communication skills to align teams on technical strategies.

Benefits

  • Equity packages for shared success.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy.
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for personal wellbeing.
  • Flexible leave options to support personal needs.
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Canva

Canva is a dynamic design platform that is revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses create visual content. With its flagship campus in Sydney, Australia, and operations in Austria focused on AI product development, Canva empowers its employees, known as Canvanauts, to choose their work environment and balance. The company is committed to innovation, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, as seen in its successful product remove.bg, which offers automated background removal services. Canva fosters a culture of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and inclusivity, providing a range of benefits to support the well-being and success of its team members.

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