As a Senior Software Engineer (Observability) at Canva, you are redefining how the world experiences design by building and maintaining scalable, efficient, and reliable systems that drive business growth. This role matters as it enables the company to make data-driven decisions, identify areas for improvement, and optimize the user experience. By joining our team in Sydney, AU, you contribute to the success of a global leader in design and collaboration, with a user base that spans millions of users across the globe. With the observability platform, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's ability to monitor, analyze, and improve its systems, driving growth and advancement potential for yourself and the company.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, and deploying observability solutions using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Data Engineering, Grafana, and Amazon EC2. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines to collect and process large volumes of data


• Building and deploying dashboards and visualizations to provide insights into system performance and user behavior


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize observability requirements


• Designing and implementing data storage and retrieval systems to support observability use cases


• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with observability systems, ensuring high uptime and reliability


• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth and development of the team


• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in observability, and applying this knowledge to continuously improve our systems. You work closely with our engineering teams, reporting to the Engineering Manager, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that our observability solutions meet business needs.

By joining Canva as a Senior Software Engineer (Observability), you become part of a company that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. You have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers, designers, and product managers who are passionate about creating a world-class design experience. With a strong focus on career development and growth