Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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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 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:
Designing and implementing a scalable backend platform that enables rapid experimentation and productionization of new design generation techniques Owning the full lifecycle of features, from design docs and stakeholder alignment (with AI research, design capability, and product teams) through implementation, testing, and maintenance Facilitate knowledge sharing and effectively advocate for engineering needs to non-technical stakeholders within the group Model initiative and ownership in achieving goals, improving processes and solutions Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements that help achieve our goals You're probably a match if You have commercial experience in a software development environment, building scalable backend systems.
Most of our code is in Java, so ideally you will be comfortable using Java (or another similar object-oriented programming language).
Experience with Python and AI/ML libraries is a plus, along with a strong interest in learning and applying these technologies in practical applications Firmly grounded computer science and engineering fundamentals including concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns Experience or strong interest in design.
This team works at the intersection of machine learning and design so a genuine desire or proven experience in this space is essential Working collaboratively with team members and communicating optimally Good writing and verbal communication skills About the team We allow users to use the latest AI technologies to generate the perfect elements for their design.
Our flagship product Magic Media already has millions of monthly active users and is at the forefront of delivering Canva's mission of "Empower the world to design".
We are building out a platform to expose new generative AI models to hundreds of millions of users, and need your help scaling it to more use cases, while making it more robust.
You'll be right at the cutting edge of Gen AI innovation, working in a space that's changing fast.
We have a strong learning-focused culture with plenty of opportunities for deep technical dives and knowledge sharing across different areas.
Plus, you'll get to learn from other senior tech leaders within the Generative AI team, helping you grow your skills in this exciting and fast-moving field.
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 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.
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