Staff Python Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design as a Python Specialist on the Language Ecosystem team, shaping the crucial ML and Python specialty roadmap, building solutions to improve the Python and ML engineering experience at Canva.

Requirements

• Solid expertise in Python development which is essential
• Experience in modern development tools such as Bazel or Nix is a plus
• Experience with containerization, Terraform, and GitOps principles for automation and deployment is highly valued
• Prior experience or a strong willingness to learn about ML concepts and applications, with a desire to integrate new capabilities into existing ML infrastructure
• Familiarity with ML frameworks such as pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, Ray, and TensorRT is advantageous
• Hands-on experience with CUDA as a platform operator is desirable
• Proven track record of leading and executing large-scale engineering projects, showcasing an ability to handle increased scope and complexity compared to a similar senior role
• Self-motivation and ownership over complex problems and their solutions, with a strong sense of accountability
• Passion about engineering excellence, systems architecture, and meeting non-functional requirements
• Proven ability to foster team collaboration, driving collective success through shared challenges and goals

Responsibilities

• Shaping the crucial ML and Python specialty roadmap for the group, leveraging a strong product/platform mindset
• Building and delivering solutions to improve the Python and ML engineering experience at Canva, ensuring high standards of engineering excellence
• Developing advanced tooling and metrics to enable both our team and platform users to understand and respond to the health of our systems
• Improving and updating documentation, establishing best practices and guidelines for Python and ML engineering
• Leading solution design meetings, participating in hiring interviews, and code reviews
• Mentoring and guiding other engineers, playing a key role in their professional growth and development
• Influencing and advocating for engineering best practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with Canva’s long-term strategic goals

Benefits

• Equity packages
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• 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