Remote Senior Software Engineer: Build Platform (open to remote across ANZ)

Description:

• Join the team redefining how the world experiences design at Canva.
• The role is open to remote work across Australia and New Zealand.
• The position involves developing self-service infrastructure to empower engineering teams for more efficient work.
• Responsibilities include working across CI/CD, build systems, test frameworks, and cloud providers to support Canva’s engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to implement build-related best practices and tools across the organization.
• Design, build, and optimize developer workflows for a monorepo architecture.
• Participate in solution design meetings, hiring interviews, and code reviews.
• Improve and maintain internal developer experience platforms for efficient engineering work.
• The Build Platform Team focuses on maintaining fast and reliable builds while managing internal complexity.

Requirements:

• A passion for developer tools and build systems, with a creative approach to developing solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, or GoLang.
• Experience in maintaining and improving a large monorepo build infrastructure; experience with Bazel is a bonus.
• Willingness to resolve complex build or runtime errors as needed.
• Ability to guide and mentor team members, enhancing collaboration and idea sharing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both technical and non-technical contexts.
• A team player who enjoys working with diverse colleagues.

Benefits:

• Equity packages to share in the company's success.
• An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and caregivers.
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs.