Canva
Senior Backend Engineer- Video AI Engine
Remote Backend Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJul 4, 2026
Eligible countries1 accepted country
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
Australia
Role overview
Senior Backend Engineer- Video AI Engine
Requirements and responsibilities
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At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Building and scaling backend services supporting video AI infrastructure
- Developing robust APIs and pipelines for video model inference
- Optimising systems for latency, reliability, and throughput
- Collaborating with MLEs, Researchers, and Product teams to bring new capabilities to life
- Ensuring observability and smooth operations of video services
- Bringing a pragmatic and product-focused mindset to backend development
You're probably a match if
- You have experience building and scaling distributed backend systems
- You have strong programming skills in a backend language (e.g., Java, Go, Python)
- You are familiar with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and service orchestration
- You have exposure to machine learning workflows or serving systems
- You have strong collaboration skills and a growth mindset
- You have a passion for building elegant systems that unlock creative potential at scale
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