Canva
Staff Software Engineer - Video Performance - (Bay area only)
Found: Today
This role is based in San Francisco, CA, with a focus on optimizing video performance.
Compensation:
$251,000 to $329,000/year
Responsibilities:
- Lead performance strategy across the video creation lifecycle.
- Optimize critical paths in C++ native engine and ML-powered effect pipelines.
- Design observability systems and define performance metrics.
- Collaborate with Video Engine and AI engineers.
- Leverage hardware acceleration using platform-specific APIs.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern systems languages.
- Understanding of CPU/GPU architectures and experience with graphics APIs.
- Fluency in profiling and diagnostics tools.
- Experience with video codecs and multimedia fundamentals.
About the team:
The Video Group at Canva is focused on redefining storytelling through video.
