Senior Backend Engineer, Canva Core - Remote

Overview

The Senior Backend Engineer will ensure the Mural editor is reliable, high-performing, and intuitive while designing and maintaining a suite of robust APIs that support real-time collaboration, presentations, integrations, and AI-powered features across the company.

In Short

• Lead research, design, and prototyping for backend features across the Canvas Core domain
• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance systems that support real-time collaboration in the Mural editor
• Drive projects from prototyping to production as a hands-on contributor and technical leader
• Design flexible, maintainable systems and ensure quality, reliability, and performance
• Use AI tools in your day-to-day workflow to enhance productivity and innovation
• Develop robust automated testing and documentation strategies
• Contribute to team growth by mentoring, leading technical discussions, and participating in code reviews
• Help evolve team processes and drive continuous improvement in our engineering practices

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building and shipping production-grade software in an agile team
• Strong full-stack development skills, with a focus on JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Node.js)
• Experience engineering real-time collaborative platforms, including Collaborative Document Editing
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and navigate large codebases
• A strong interest in AI-driven development and a willingness to experiment with new approaches
• Experience leading technical projects and shipping customer-facing features in iterative cycles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with an inclusive, team-first mindset
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments or startups is a plus

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity employer ensuring reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities