Senior Security Engineer, Platform

Canva is hiring a Senior Security Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Security Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Annual learning and professional development budget • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Home office and wellness stipends How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Canva is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 5+ years of relevant experience • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team