Canva

Computer Software

StaffSoftwareEngineer-APIPlatform

A$220–300k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Staff Software Engineer - API Platform at Canva. Skills: API architecture, Distributed systems, Cloud infrastructure. Define technical roadmap for API platforms. Define architecture for API platforms”

Industry & Context.

Computer Software
Problems you'll solve

Conceptual problem-solving; Technical challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years commercial experience, Java experience, Experience planning architectural changes, Experience with asynchronous programming, Experience with reactive programming, Deep knowledge computer science fundamentals, Deep knowledge engineering fundamentals, Experience working in large distributed cloud environments

Nice to Have

Scala experience is a plus, Python experience is a plus, Typescript experience is a plus, Experience with RPC frameworks like gRPC, Working knowledge modern networking protocols, Working knowledge HTTP/2, Working knowledge protobuf, Working knowledge WebSockets

What You'll Do.

Define technical roadmap for API platforms

Define architecture for API platforms

Shape roadmaps for backend systems

Become authority in API architecture

Become authority in service communication

Define best practices for software architecture

Define best practices for layering

Define best practices for service performance

Define best practices for resiliency patterns

Define best practices for library consumption

Design intricate aspects of the system

Implement intricate aspects of the system

Tackle complex technical challenges

Propose innovative approaches

Propose solutions to future-proof infrastructure

Engage with others to shape improvements

Write clear design documents

Influence others' designs

Guide implementation of major projects

Assist in task breakdown

Keep engineers in sync

Provide guidance to engineers

Provide mentorship to engineers

Assist engineers in professional development

Help engineers navigate technical challenges

Facilitate cross-team initiatives

Orchestrate cross-team initiatives

Set higher standard for reliability

Set higher standard for velocity

Set higher standard for security

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-team initiatives; Cross-team collaboration

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning, Task breakdown

Full Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora,你好, hallo, vítejte! 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 Sydney campus is uniquely Canva - an extension of our Surry Hills neighbourhood. It’s a thoughtfully designed space with plenty of room to collaborate, focus, and connect. This role is based in Sydney, and we’re looking for someone who calls it home. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely, and to come together on campus for meaningful in-person collaboration and connection when it matters most. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals. What you’d be doing in this role As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve. At the moment, this role is focused on: * Play a leading role in defining the technical roadmap and architecture for API platforms as Canva evolves. This involves helping shape the roadmaps for critical building blocks of Canva’s backend systems. * Become an authority in the area of API architecture and service communication. You will need to define and evangelise best practices for software architecture and layering, service performance, resiliency patterns and best practice library consumption. You will do this with both coding contributions and effective PR reviews. * Design and be a hands-on implementer of intricate aspects of the system, showcasing your aptitude for tackling complex technical challenges effectively. * Propose innovative approaches and solutions to help future-proof Canva's distributed cloud infrastructure. You must engage with others to shape the improvements t

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