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Senior Fullstack Java Engineer - Design AI - (open to remote across ANZ)


Company : Canva


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-15


Job Type : Full Time


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Senior Fullstack Java Engineer - Design AI - (open to remote across ANZ)Join to apply for the Senior Fullstack Java Engineer - Design AI - (open to remote across ANZ) role at CanvaSenior Fullstack Java Engineer - Design AI - (open to remote across ANZ)1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Fullstack Java Engineer - Design AI - (open to remote across ANZ) role at CanvaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hey, g''day, mabuhay, kia ora, , hallo, vtejte!Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you''re probably keen to find out what''s on offer, so we''ll get straight to the point.Where And How You Can WorkOur flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.About The Group/TeamThe Generative Experience Group is on a mission to "Empower the world to design by developing and applying AI that can create every type of design and ingredient on Canva."Welcome to the frontier! This is where weekly breakthroughs are the norm, not the exception. Our tight-knit team of innovators collaborates with other brilliant engineers and graphic designers to prototype the future, partners with researchers to explore uncharted AI territories, and tackles challenges that didn''t exist yesterday. We''re obsessed with creating magical, emotionally engaging AI experiences that don''t just workthey charm, simplify the complex, and forge meaningful connections between humans and technology.About The Role/SpecialtyReady to work at the bleeding edge? Generative AI has blown the doors wide open for reimagining design, and you''ll be right in the thick of it. You''ll own critical projects and components across our design generation system, wielding cutting-edge AI technology to craft products that delight millions. Your code will directly power experimental features that push limits, prototypes that explore the impossible, and production systems that bring revolutionary design capabilities to users worldwide.What Youll Do (responsibilities)Build the future - Design, develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that generate and edit designs, working hand-in-hand with ML engineers, backend wizards, frontend artists, designers, and product visionaries to deliver design generation systems that feel like magicSurf the AI wave - Stay ahead of state-of-the-art deep learning and generative AI breakthroughs, translating research papers into production features that delight millionsDrive innovation - Provide game-changing input into our engineering direction and strategy, shaping how we build the futureBridge worlds - Master the art of knowledge sharing and champion engineering excellence while communicating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders in ways that inspireOwn your impact - Model initiative and ownership in crushing goals, revolutionising processes, and crafting solutions that scaleConnect the dots - Identify golden opportunities for cross-team collaboration, working on breakthrough ideas and improvements that accelerate our missionWhat We''re Looking ForAI enthusiasm - Genuine excitement about the latest developments in deep learning and generative AI. You can translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions that enhance Canva''s content library and blow users'' mindsDesign passion - Experience or burning interest in design. This team lives at the intersection of engineering and creativity, so a genuine desire or proven experience in this space will make you shineBattle-tested experience - Commercial experience building scalable backend systems that can handle anything we throw at themJava fluency - Most of our code speaks Java, so you''ll need to be comfortable with Java (or another similar object-oriented language that makes you confident you can adapt quickly)TypeScript competency - You''ll craft clever frontend heuristics that intelligently modify designs on the canvas, blending backend power with frontend finesse to create seamless AI-driven experiencesReact confidence - You''ll build and enhance internal tooling that empowers our designers to harness AI capabilities, creating interfaces that make complex workflows feel intuitive and delightfulRock-solid fundamentals - Deeply grounded computer science and engineering fundamentals including concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns that you can apply instinctivelyCollaboration superpowers - Natural ability to work collaboratively with team members and communicate optimally, making the complex simpleCommunication excellence - Written and verbal communication skills that inspire and clarifyAdditional InformationWhat''s in it for you?Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you''ll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.Here''s a Taste Of What''s On OfferEquity packages - we want our success to be yours tooInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.Other Stuff To KnowWe see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva.Were evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - youll tackle interactive, real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we do. In some interviews, you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side. Your recruitment partner will walk you through what to expect.We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canva by 2xGet notified about new Senior Java Software Engineer jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Software Engineer, Early Career, NetSoftSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago2025 Software Development Graduate (AWS, Auckland,NZ), (0-2 Years, Entry-Level)Eveleigh, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSoftware Engineer, Early Career, iOS, PhotosSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSoftware Engineer, Home and Assistant, Site Reliability EngineeringSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$175,000.00 1 month agoSoftware Engineer (Expression of Interest)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours agoIntern Software Engineer - Multiple RolesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoGraduate Software Engineer - 2025 Graduate ProgramNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 14 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 12 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours agoSoftware Development Graduate (2025, AWS)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoMid-Level Software Engineer (2 Positions)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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