Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Platform

About the role

Canva is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to own the mobile platform that powers Canva on iOS and Android. You will shape the architecture that enables a "build once, ship native" experience across mobile and web, delivering real value to hundreds of millions of users.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical direction for the hybrid stack, including React, React Native, Bazel and supporting native libraries.
• Design a high‑performance, reusable architecture that works across iOS, Android and web runtimes.
• Ship production‑ready code within the first six months, delivering features to real users.
• Build core mobile capabilities that will be used by all product teams for the next decade.
• Lead by example, staying hands‑on in the codebase rather than relying on abstract architecture diagrams.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in mobile platform engineering and cross‑platform development.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of delivering complex, high‑impact projects.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑moving, hybrid work environment.

Required skills

• React
• React Native
• Bazel
• iOS development
• Android development

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with a vibrant Sydney campus.
• Opportunity to solve a unique, company‑wide technical challenge.
• Collaborative culture that empowers engineers to ship quickly.