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Remote Backend Software Engineer - Gen AI, Design Generation Experience (open remote across ANZ)

at Canva

Posted 1 day ago 0 applied

Description:

  • Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
  • The role is open for remote work across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Work can be done from the flagship campus in Sydney, the Melbourne campus, or co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with flexibility in choosing the work environment.
  • Responsibilities include building systems to generate and edit designs, collaborating with ML engineers, backend engineers, frontend engineers, designers, and PMs.
  • Own the full lifecycle of features from design documentation and stakeholder alignment through implementation, testing, and maintenance.
  • Stay updated on advancements in deep learning and generative AI.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and advocate for engineering needs with non-technical stakeholders.
  • Model initiative and ownership in achieving goals and improving processes.
  • Identify cross-team collaboration opportunities to deliver new ideas and improvements.

Requirements:

  • A strong interest in deep learning, generative AI, and solving real design generation challenges is essential.
  • Commercial experience in backend software development using Java or a similar object-oriented language is required.
  • A passion for the intersection of design and engineering is important.
  • A solid grounding in computer science fundamentals, including concurrency, multithreading, data structures, and system design, is necessary.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills are required.
  • A curious mindset with a love for learning and sharing new knowledge is expected.

Benefits:

  • Equity packages are offered to ensure that the success of the company is shared with employees.
  • An inclusive parental leave policy supports all parents and caregivers.
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance is provided for wellbeing, social connection, home office needs, and more.
  • Flexible leave options are available to allow employees to recharge, give back, and support what matters most to them.