Sydney, Australia Remote (Country)

Canva is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Data Sync Team (Golang, Python, AWS) - open to remote across ANZ

About the Role

Shape the future of data infrastructure as a Staff Software Engineer on a team dedicated to empowering engineers through scalable platforms and intelligent tooling. You'll play a central role in refining data pipeline workflows, improving configuration frameworks, and reducing technical complexity across systems.

What You'll Do

  • Lead technical decision-making for platform-wide data workflows, balancing immediate needs with long-term scalability
  • Gain deep insight into common engineering workflows and align infrastructure improvements with broader organizational goals
  • Collaborate across teams to establish and promote engineering best practices, design patterns, and performance standards
  • Advocate for engineering needs while translating business requirements into technical direction
  • Own and evolve core infrastructure abstractions, improving code quality and reducing technical debt
  • Design and introduce new tools, standards, and processes that enhance developer productivity across multiple domains
  • Mentor engineers, delegate effectively, and create pathways for professional growth within the team
  • Partner with engineering leadership to prioritize roadmap initiatives that deliver maximum impact

What We're Looking For

  • Strong command of Python or Go, with a solid foundation in computer science principles like concurrency, data structures, and distributed systems
  • Proven experience in platform engineering, with a track record of cross-team collaboration
  • Familiarity with AWS and GCP environments and cloud-native architecture patterns
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot or Claude Code
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate technical trade-offs
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and initiative leadership in complex technical environments
  • Experience coaching engineers and fostering high-performing teams

Work Environment & Benefits

This role supports remote work across ANZ, with flexibility in how and where you work. You'll be part of a culture that values wellbeing, inclusivity, and meaningful innovation. Benefits include equity participation, generous leave policies, and an annual allowance supporting health, connection, and workspace needs. We welcome diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants of all identities to apply.

Required Skills
GolangPythonAWSGCPAI toolingconcurrencymultithreadingdata structuresdesign patternsplatform engineering PythonGoGolangAWSGCPAI toolingCopilotClaude Codeconcurrencymultithreadingdata structurescloud architecturedesign patternsplatform engineeringdistributed systems
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Posted 23 days ago