Canva
Principal Software Engineer - Video - Design Experience - (Open to Bay area or A
Canva, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Principal Software Engineer - Video - Design Experience
Open to Bay area or ANZ, relocation provided to ANZ
Job Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences video creation.
Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! 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 Work Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional hubs across ANZ. But you have a choice in where and how you work—we trust our Canvanauts to find the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What You’d Be Doing In This Role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. You’ll lead the technical direction for video technology that powers millions of daily exports, architecting scalable, high-performance rendering systems and pioneering AI-powered video features. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, tackling complex problems and pushing the boundaries of browser-based video creation.
About The Role This is one of the most technically ambitious roles at Canva, situated at the intersection of engineering, creativity, and innovation. The Video group is building the future of how people create and consume video, powering millions of users worldwide, from everyday creators to global brands. Our mission is to democratise video creation through world-class rendering engines, scalable infrastructure, and AI-powered creativity.
As our Principal Video Engineer, you’ll be the technical visionary leading this mission. You’ll architect the systems that underpin Canva’s video technology stack, including next-gen rendering pipelines and cross-platform export engines, while also partnering closely with research teams to embed AI and ML into every stage of the video creation process. From real-time generative tools to smart editing workflows, you’ll play a central role in turning Canva into an AI-first creative platform.
At the moment, this role is focused on
Architecting and leading Canva’s video stack, balancing performance, scalability, and user experience
Designing cutting-edge rendering engines and optimising video composition pipelines
Driving performance optimisation and solving complex export cost and reliability challenges
Mentoring engineers and shaping architectural standards for video technology
Leading innovative features like AI-powered effects and advanced international language support
You’re probably a match if
Extensive experience building high-performance video and graphics rendering engines
Deep expertise in video editing, composition, or similar creative software
Proven skills in scalable system architecture supporting millions of users
A track record of technical leadership in video or digital content creation tooling
Experience with cross-platform development and engine consolidation
About The Team Video at Canva is on a mission to democratise video creation, delivering seamless, professional-quality experiences to millions worldwide. Our team works at the forefront of innovation, building robust and scalable video infrastructure that powers everything from individual creators to enterprise teams.
What’s in it for you? Achieving Our Crazy Big Goals Motivates Us To Work Hard — And We Do — But You’ll Also Enjoy Moments Of Magic, Connection, And Fun Throughout Life At Canva. We Offer
Equity packages — we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policies supporting all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance supporting wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
Flexible leave options empowering you to recharge and thrive
Other Stuff To Know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please share your pronouns and any adjustments you might need during the interview process. We celebrate all kinds of skills and backgrounds — even if you don’t tick every box, we want to hear from you! Interviews are conducted virtually.
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Job Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences video creation.
Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! 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 Work Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional hubs across ANZ. But you have a choice in where and how you work—we trust our Canvanauts to find the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What You’d Be Doing In This Role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. You’ll lead the technical direction for video technology that powers millions of daily exports, architecting scalable, high-performance rendering systems and pioneering AI-powered video features. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, tackling complex problems and pushing the boundaries of browser-based video creation.
About The Role This is one of the most technically ambitious roles at Canva, situated at the intersection of engineering, creativity, and innovation. The Video group is building the future of how people create and consume video, powering millions of users worldwide, from everyday creators to global brands. Our mission is to democratise video creation through world-class rendering engines, scalable infrastructure, and AI-powered creativity.
As our Principal Video Engineer, you’ll be the technical visionary leading this mission. You’ll architect the systems that underpin Canva’s video technology stack, including next-gen rendering pipelines and cross-platform export engines, while also partnering closely with research teams to embed AI and ML into every stage of the video creation process. From real-time generative tools to smart editing workflows, you’ll play a central role in turning Canva into an AI-first creative platform.
At the moment, this role is focused on
Architecting and leading Canva’s video stack, balancing performance, scalability, and user experience
Designing cutting-edge rendering engines and optimising video composition pipelines
Driving performance optimisation and solving complex export cost and reliability challenges
Mentoring engineers and shaping architectural standards for video technology
Leading innovative features like AI-powered effects and advanced international language support
You’re probably a match if
Extensive experience building high-performance video and graphics rendering engines
Deep expertise in video editing, composition, or similar creative software
Proven skills in scalable system architecture supporting millions of users
A track record of technical leadership in video or digital content creation tooling
Experience with cross-platform development and engine consolidation
About The Team Video at Canva is on a mission to democratise video creation, delivering seamless, professional-quality experiences to millions worldwide. Our team works at the forefront of innovation, building robust and scalable video infrastructure that powers everything from individual creators to enterprise teams.
What’s in it for you? Achieving Our Crazy Big Goals Motivates Us To Work Hard — And We Do — But You’ll Also Enjoy Moments Of Magic, Connection, And Fun Throughout Life At Canva. We Offer
Equity packages — we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policies supporting all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance supporting wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
Flexible leave options empowering you to recharge and thrive
Other Stuff To Know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please share your pronouns and any adjustments you might need during the interview process. We celebrate all kinds of skills and backgrounds — even if you don’t tick every box, we want to hear from you! Interviews are conducted virtually.
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