Staff Software Engineer - API Platform (AU remote)

📋 Description Own and evolve core infrastructure enabling Canva services to talk to each other. Design and build core infra that connects Canva backend services. Lead a major migration of how backend services communicate. Drive support for more languages and frameworks so teams can build natively on our platform. Own reliability, performance, and correctness of critical systems. Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team. 🎯 Requirements Built and operated infra used by other teams (API gateway, RPC, service mesh). Owns systems where reliability and correctness matter; considers trade-offs. Drives technical direction across teams and communicates clearly. Ownership mindset; platform work that makes others' jobs easier. Years of experience with large-scale, high-transaction production systems; multiple languages. 🎁 Benefits Equity packages that share Canva's success. Inclusive parental leave for all parents and carers. Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing. Flexible leave options for personal time.