Job description
Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Hey, hello, hiya, 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. 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. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you’re near one), at home or a bit of both, it’s up to you.
What you’d be doing in this role
As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that’s all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you’ll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
Take full ownership of Google Workspace: from user lifecycle and org unit design to automation, security, and platform optimisation.
Lead development of AI-powered workflows and tools
Build internal tools and automations using Python, Google Apps Script, and third-party APIs to solve complex business problems.
Integrate Google Workspace with other platforms like Slack, Atlassian, Canva, and Okta—using tools like Workato or custom-built scripts.
Partner with Security and Legal teams to ensure the platform meets our governance and compliance needs, including IAM, DLP, and auditing.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, serve as an escalation point, and continuously improve operational health.
Mentor other engineers on platform design, automation best practices, and secure administration.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple platforms, often serving as the escalation point for difficult problems including the continuous improvement of operational excellence.
Contribute to Canva’s broader AI strategy by identifying platform-level opportunities to use large language models (LLMs), APIs, or assistive agents
You’re probably a match if
You have 5+ years of experience managing Google Workspace in a complex, fast-scaling environment.
You’ve built custom tooling or automations using Python, Apps Script, or similar scripting languages.
You’ve worked with REST APIs, OAuth2, and webhooks to integrate and extend SaaS platforms.
You have experience working with multiple workspaces including migration and consolidation.
You’re passionate about the potential of AI to transform workplace tooling, and have ideas for how to experiment, prototype, and scale intelligent automations.
You understand SSO, SCIM, context-aware access, and the broader IAM/security space.
You’ve used (or want to use) tools like Workato or similar platforms to orchestrate systems with minimal friction.
You take pride in operational excellence—monitoring, alerting, and reliability are part of your build mindset.
You’re great at communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and love cross-functional collaboration.
You have hands-on experience using AI in your work to drive greater impact
About the Group/Team
The Information Technology (IT) Supergroup’s vision is to maximise the potential of every Canvanaut through world class technology & service. We realise our vision through our mission pillars to evolve business operations, accelerate productivity and future proof our foundations which serve as the basis for the IT strategies we execute upon.
The Productivity Systems team is focused on supporting Canva by building solutions that improve how our systems enable Canvanauts. Our mission extends beyond just maintaining systems—we solve complex business problems by applying our skills and expertise to go above and beyond. We own and administer essential platforms including Google Workspace, Slack, Workato, Atlassian products, and Canva itself. Our work directly impacts every Canvanaut’s daily experience, helping them collaborate effectively and focus on creating value rather than wrestling with tools.
About the Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer on the Productivity Systems team, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our essential collaboration and productivity platforms run smoothly across the organization. You’ll bring specialized expertise in Google Workspace administration, while also supporting other critical systems like Slack, Workato, and Atlassian products. This isn’t just about keeping systems running; it’s about elevating how they serve our global team. You’ll identify opportunities for automation, integration, and optimization that allow Canvanauts to work more efficiently and collaboratively. Your technical solutions will directly impact thousands of users daily, removing friction from workflows and enabling the magic that happens when great tools become invisible infrastructure.
What’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 stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know
We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva.We’re evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - you’ll 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 don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
