Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform
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 campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work – 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 a 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:
Architecting data platform infrastructure services on Snowflake and AWS using Python, Go, and Kubernetes for environment management, lifecycle automation, and drift detection at scale.
Designing security controls including access management, data treatment frameworks, and attribute-based access controls that protect without hindering productivity.
Building governance systems for data provenance, sovereignty enforcement, and automated compliance across jurisdictional boundaries.
Leading large cross-team initiatives to deliver major platform capabilities.
Championing self-service mindset by designing infrastructure patterns that empower teams to safely provision and manage warehouse resources independently.
Mentoring platform engineers to establishing engineering excellence practices, iterative and value driven mindset towards capability development.
You're probably a match if
You're a seasoned software engineer with experience building large-scale data warehouse platforms.
You have strong hands-on experience with Python or Java or Go.
Hands-on experience using AI in coding to drive greater impact.
You have hands on experience with AWS architecture.
You've led large technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams, balancing strategic planning with hands-on implementation.
You understand how to architect security and governance controls that protect data assets.
You excel in a tech lead role that spearheads both technical implementation and strategic architectural decisions.
You're passionate about building reliable, secure, and scalable platform infrastructure that empowers data practitioners.
You excel at distilling technical vision from ambiguous requirements and translating complex infrastructure concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders.
Experience with our core technologies is a plus: Snowflake, AWS, Python, Go, Kubernetes and dbt.
About the team You’ll be joining the Data Platform Group to build a world-class platform that empowers Canvanauts to self-serve and unlock value from data with a delightful experience. The team specifically focuses on warehouse infrastructure management, security, and governance & compliance frameworks – the foundational systems that keep Canva's data platform secure, compliant, and performant at scale. It’s an exciting time to join, as we supercharge the platform experience with AI, security innovation, and scale-ready frameworks.
What’s in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard – and we do – but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every 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 be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above – we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. We’re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you’ll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!
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Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform
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 campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work – 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 a 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:
Architecting data platform infrastructure services on Snowflake and AWS using Python, Go, and Kubernetes for environment management, lifecycle automation, and drift detection at scale.
Designing security controls including access management, data treatment frameworks, and attribute-based access controls that protect without hindering productivity.
Building governance systems for data provenance, sovereignty enforcement, and automated compliance across jurisdictional boundaries.
Leading large cross-team initiatives to deliver major platform capabilities.
Championing self-service mindset by designing infrastructure patterns that empower teams to safely provision and manage warehouse resources independently.
Mentoring platform engineers to establishing engineering excellence practices, iterative and value driven mindset towards capability development.
You're probably a match if
You're a seasoned software engineer with experience building large-scale data warehouse platforms.
You have strong hands-on experience with Python or Java or Go.
Hands-on experience using AI in coding to drive greater impact.
You have hands on experience with AWS architecture.
You've led large technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams, balancing strategic planning with hands-on implementation.
You understand how to architect security and governance controls that protect data assets.
You excel in a tech lead role that spearheads both technical implementation and strategic architectural decisions.
You're passionate about building reliable, secure, and scalable platform infrastructure that empowers data practitioners.
You excel at distilling technical vision from ambiguous requirements and translating complex infrastructure concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders.
Experience with our core technologies is a plus: Snowflake, AWS, Python, Go, Kubernetes and dbt.
About the team You’ll be joining the Data Platform Group to build a world-class platform that empowers Canvanauts to self-serve and unlock value from data with a delightful experience. The team specifically focuses on warehouse infrastructure management, security, and governance & compliance frameworks – the foundational systems that keep Canva's data platform secure, compliant, and performant at scale. It’s an exciting time to join, as we supercharge the platform experience with AI, security innovation, and scale-ready frameworks.
What’s in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard – and we do – but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every 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 be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above – we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. We’re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you’ll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!