Backend Software Engineer - Edge (Cloudflare)

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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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:

• Design and implement various components of the worker framework and internal tools.
• Manage domains, certificates, WAF rules, and automate these processes.
• Participate in team initiatives aimed at enhancing reliability, speed, and security.
• Contribute to updating documentation while sharing best practices and guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand the requirements for high-performance, production-ready solutions.
• Research, justify, and advocate for your design choices through comprehensive design documents.
• Investigate and analyze incidents, then apply the insights gained to improve the code and processes.
• Suggest new methods and solutions to ensure Canva can continue its rapid growth.

You're probably a match if you have

• Solid understanding and practical experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Terraform, CI/CD, observability, and security.
• Familiarity in the following areas: DNS, Firewall, Security, Load Balancing, and CDN (e.g., Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly).
• Knowledge of Cloudflare developer platform and experience in developing and managing Cloudflare Workers is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with AWS.
• Strong understanding of computer science and engineering fundamentals.
• Proficient in solution design, architecture, and design patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and responsibility for tackling complex problems and finding solutions.
• Adherence to disciplined coding practices, with experience in code reviews and pull requests.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal.

About the Team

The Edge team is a vital component of the Product Platform Group at Canva, responsible for managing the Cloudflare layer that serves as the essential gateway for all requests to Canva. Our mission is to ensure that Canva remains safe, reliable, and accessible for everyone.

We collaborate closely with engineers working on the Edge platform, providing the necessary support to enhance performance and reliability. If you are passionate about improving security and working in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to making Canva a better experience for users worldwide.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the Edge Team, you will play a crucial role in developing a user-friendly and reliable platform that enables teams to manage their work efficiently. Your expertise will contribute to the design and implementation of frameworks and internal tools, ensuring we uphold our commitment to reliability and high availability. Your skills will help create a seamless experience for users, fostering efficient workflows and effective collaboration across the organization.

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.