Canva Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Join the team redefining how the world experiences video creation.
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.
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.
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, making complex production accessible to everyone through world-class rendering engines, scalable infrastructure, and AI-powered creativity.
As our Principal Video Engineer, you’ll act as the technical architect and visionary behind that mission, leading the direction of Canva’s entire video technology stack.
You’ll influence how we render, export, and deliver video experiences at massive scale, working on systems that need to perform flawlessly across web, browser, and mobile.
We’re looking for a generalist who thrives on building across platforms, someone equally comfortable thinking in systems architecture as they are deep-diving into rendering engines or optimising for mobile performance.
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.
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.