Canva

Principal Software Engineer - User Platform

Canva
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Posted 4/25/2026

Job Description

Join the team powering the foundation of Canva's world-class user experience as a Principal Software Engineer - User Platform. Lead the technical direction for video technology, architecting scalable, high-performance rendering systems and pioneering AI-powered video features. Drive delivery across teams and serve as the principal-level authority across Identity & Access Management. Represent User Platform's technical strategy at the executive and cross-group level, telling the right story to motivate adoption and alignment across the business.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management at scale
  • Proven track record of driving platform adoption across large engineering organisations
  • Strong system architecture and technical leadership skills
  • Experience decomposing and evolving monolithic services in production
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate senior engineers
  • Represent complex technical decisions credibly to executive audiences

Benefits

  • Equity packages
  • Inclusive parental leave policies
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Originally posted on Himalayas

Key Skills

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