Principal Mobile Platform Architect (RN/iOS/Android)

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity packages

Inclusive parental leave policy

Vibe & Thrive allowance

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Canva is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the evolution of our mobile platform across iOS, Android and web. You'll set technical direction for React Native and other cross-platform stacks, while mentoring senior engineers and collaborating with multiple product teams to scale a live product used by hundreds of millions of users.

Expect hands-on depth, architectural influence and a culture that values performance, reliability and clear decisions at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale cross-platform mobile architectures.
• Proven track record leading senior engineers.
• Ability to influence architecture across teams and product surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for Canva's hybrid mobile platform across iOS, Android and web.
• Turn architecture into shipped code with performance and reliability foundations.
• Lead and mentor Staff and Senior engineers through platform migration.

Skills

Cross-platform architecture

React Native

Technical leadership

Mobile performance

Tools

Kotlin Multiplatform

Flutter

React

Job description

Canva is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the evolution of our mobile platform across iOS, Android and web. You'll set technical direction for React Native and other cross-platform stacks, while mentoring senior engineers and collaborating with multiple product teams to scale a live product used by hundreds of millions of users.

Expect hands-on depth, architectural influence and a culture that values performance, reliability and clear decisions at scale.