Senior Backend Engineer - Export
Core
Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Chromium rendering engine issues, PDF accessibility post-processing, and export infrastructure reliability for Canva's download workflows.
Role type
Senior IC backend engineer (export & rendering)
Builds
Export infrastructure, PDF accessibility pipelines, and monitoring systems for Chromium-based rendering
Domain
SaaS design platform, browser rendering, PDF generation
Required skills
Chromium debugging, C++, Java, layered system debugging, PDF specification knowledge, rendering pipelines, distributed systems reliability
Preferred skills
Graphics programming, print production systems, upstream dependency management
Technologies
Chromium, C++, Java, PDF/UA, WCAG
Responsibilities
Investigate and resolve complex Chromium issues (upgrade breakages, race conditions), own PDF accessibility post-processing pipeline, build monitoring and testing infrastructure, design resilient accessibility solutions, contribute to export infrastructure challenges, document complex Chromium behavior
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
