Canva
Staff Security Engineer- AI Security (remote across Australia)
Remote AI Security role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJul 24, 2026
Eligible countries1 accepted country
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
Australia
Role overview
Staff Security Engineer- AI Security (remote across Australia)
Requirements and responsibilities
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At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Define the strategic direction and security frameworks for AI systems at scale, and lead the design and implementation of controls across model training pipelines, inference endpoints, and AI-powered features across Canva's platform
At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Lead novel research into emerging AI security threats and attack vectors, and drive threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing focused on risks such as prompt injection, model poisoning, and data extraction
At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Serve as the technical authority for AI security across Canva by leading security reviews and code assessments for AI use cases, identifying risks and providing actionable recommendations to mitigate potential threats
At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Drive the strategy and development of detection rules and response playbooks tailored to AI-specific security incidents and anomalous behaviour, ensuring they scale across Canva’s AI footprint
At the moment, this role is focused on:
- Lead organisation-wide AI security standards and best practices by collaborating with stakeholders across the business (including executive leadership) to embed secure-by-design workflows, and mentor and guide other security engineers working on AI initiatives
You're probably a match if
- You bring deep technical expertise in AI security, with a track record of novel research and innovation - and the ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically to real-world challenges at scale.
- You have a proven ability to explore genuinely unknown security problems, think holistically across product and business contexts, and set strategic direction in a fast-moving, ambiguous space.
- You're a recognised technical authority and thought leader who can influence senior stakeholders, align cross-functional teams, and drive outcomes without a clear playbook.
- You balance risk, usability, and velocity intuitively - enabling safe AI adoption at scale without slowing down the teams building it.
- You're self-motivated and thrive in high-paced environments, bringing calm, high-leverage leadership when the path forward isn't obvious.
- You're a strong communicator and fast networker in large organisations, with the ability to build trust quickly across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders.
- You're invested in raising the bar for security across the organisation - mentoring other engineers and building durable frameworks that help teams ship securely and consistently.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- An 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
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