Principal Software Engineer - User Platform Team

This role is based in Sydney, Australia with a hybrid work model allowing for both remote and on-site collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical direction for User Platform's complex programmes, including Centralised Permissions and Authentication Platform.
• Architect and oversee migration of access checks into a structured authorisation platform.
• Make high-stakes technical trade-offs for critical infrastructure.
• Mentor and technically enable the User Platform engineering team.
• Represent User Platform's technical strategy at executive levels.

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management at scale.
• Experience with Zanzibar-style authorisation systems and zero-trust identity architectures.
• Strong system architecture and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor senior engineers and communicate complex technical decisions to executives.

About the Group:

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