Software Engineer (Java), Brand Application - Teams & Education

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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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 a 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:
• Building scalable and reliable Java backend systems that support Canva's branding capabilities.
• Collaborating with front-end engineers, designers and product managers to develop end-to-end solutions.
• Ensuring high performance and availability of backend services.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to team knowledge sharing.
• Continuously improving the architecture of the backend systems to support Canva’s scale and goals.

You're probably a match if
• You have 3+ years of experience working in Java backend development.
• You're passionate about crafting robust, scalable backend systems.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving meaningful problems.
• You care about clean code, testing and documentation.
• You have experience working with REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems.
• You’re excited to learn, grow, and contribute to Canva’s engineering culture.

About the team
The Brand Application team sits within the Teams & Education Supergroup, on a mission to empower anyone to bring their brand to life with every design. We build experiences that enable customers to apply their brand identity consistently and effectively — whether they’re a small business, school, or enterprise. Our work is central to Canva’s goals of making brand-safe design accessible for everyone.

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 support 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.