Senior Software Engineer – Product & Features (Java) – Open to remote across ANZ

Canva · Melbourne CBD, Melbourne · 📍 View on map

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Feb 20, 2026

About this job

Join the team at Canva and help redefine how the world experiences design in this exciting Senior Software Engineer – Product & Features (Java) position. Based out of Melbourne CBD, Victoria, this role is also open to remote work candidates located across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

As a senior-level engineer focusing on Java development for our product and features group, you will play a key role in building, scaling, and optimizing the backend systems that power our global platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to bring impactful features to life for millions of users worldwide.

What you will be doing in this role:

Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend services and features primarily utilizing Java.
Collaborating with product and engineering teams to translate user needs into robust, scalable technical solutions.
Writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to ensure high engineering standards.
Troubleshooting, debugging, and improving existing systems to optimize performance and reliability.
Mentoring team members and contributing to the technical direction of our product features.

We are looking for an experienced software engineer who brings a strong background in Java and a passion for building exceptional software products. Whether you choose to work from our Melbourne office or remotely from anywhere across the ANZ region, you will find a collaborative and innovative environment that empowers you to do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of design technology, we encourage you to apply and join us on our journey.