Principal Software Engineer - User Platform

This role is based in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical direction for complex cross-cutting programmes including Centralised Permissions & AuthZ.
• Architect scalable, high-performance rendering systems and AI-powered video features.
• Mentor and technically enable the User Platform engineering team.

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management at scale.
• Experience with Zanzibar-style authorisation systems and large-scale authentication platforms.
• Strong system architecture and technical leadership skills.

About the Group:

User Platform at Canva is responsible for the identity, authentication, and authorisation systems that connect hundreds of millions of users.