Staff Engineer (one level above Senior - Backend) - App Experiences, Ecosystem

This role is based in Sydney, Australia.

What you'll do:

• Design and build the App Access Policy service using DynamoDB and SpiceDB.
• Evolve App Search and App Installation services for improved efficiency and reliability.
• Drive architectural shifts from front-end to backend services.
• Work with ElasticSearch and vector databases for personalized app discovery.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to design minimal data interfaces.
• Participate in technical decision-making and set engineering direction.

You're probably a match if:

• You have deep Java experience and understand high-throughput services.
• You have hands-on experience with DynamoDB and access control systems.
• You are fluent in search infrastructure, particularly with ElasticSearch.
• You think in platforms and have a track record of reducing complexity.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, cross-functional team.

About the team:

You'll be part of the App Experiences team, responsible for how users discover and manage apps across Canva.