Senior Backend Engineer, Canva Core

Argentina

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Thinking, Collaboration SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience building and shipping production-grade software in an agile team, with strong full-stack development skills focused on JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks. Experience engineering real-time collaborative platforms, including understanding of CRDTs and event sourcing, is required. Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills are also necessary, with a willingness to experiment with AI-driven development.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will ensure the Mural editor is reliable, high-performing, and intuitive, while designing and maintaining robust APIs that support real-time collaboration, presentations, integrations, and AI-powered features. They will lead projects end-to-end, focusing on server APIs, data schemas, and storage infrastructure, and work closely with product and platform teams. Responsibilities include researching, designing, and prototyping backend features, building scalable systems, driving projects from prototyping to production, and mentoring teammates to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

backend development

API design

data schemas

storage infrastructure

scalability

performance

real-time collaboration

system design

technical leadership

AI tools

Mural

Digital workspace for team collaboration

About Mural

MURAL provides a digital workspace platform that enhances collaboration and creativity among teams. It allows users to brainstorm, plan, and design together in real-time, regardless of their location. The platform features digital whiteboards, sticky notes, templates, and integrates with other productivity tools, helping teams visualize ideas and streamline workflows. MURAL serves a wide range of clients, including businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits, and operates on a subscription-based model, offering different pricing tiers based on user count and features. This model supports a steady revenue stream and enables ongoing improvements to the service. MURAL distinguishes itself by focusing on uptime and reliability, ensuring that clients can depend on the platform for consistent service.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$210.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees