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CanvaStaff Security Engineer- AI Security (remote across Australia)
Canva is hiring a Staff Security Engineer- AI Security to join its security group and help protect a major global design platform. This remote role operates…
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Canva is hiring a Staff Security Engineer- AI Security to join its security group and help protect a major global design platform. This remote role operates across Australia, with physical campuses located in Sydney and Melbourne, alongside co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The position sits at the intersection of AI innovation and security engineering, focusing on the unique challenges tied to deploying machine learning models at scale. The…
Job Description
Canva is hiring a Staff Security Engineer- AI Security to join its security group and help protect a major global design platform. This remote role operates across Australia, with physical campuses located in Sydney and Melbourne, alongside co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The position sits at the intersection of AI innovation and security engineering, focusing on the unique challenges tied to deploying machine learning models at scale. The successful candidate will guide the establishment of an AI security capability, shape overarching technical strategies, and pioneer protective frameworks for platforms and products.
This position requires deep technical knowledge in AI security, combined with the capability to investigate unknown security problems and align cross-functional departments. The professional taking on this role will act as a technical authority, designing controls for inference endpoints and model training pipelines while conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling. Duties also encompass establishing organizational best practices, formulating detection and response playbooks for AI-specific security events, and mentoring other security engineers.
Canva values flexibility, allowing team members to choose a working balance that empowers their productivity. Employees enjoy equity packages, an inclusive parental leave policy, a Vibe & Thrive wellbeing allowance, and flexible leave options. The company evaluates candidates based on experience, skills, and passion, conducting interviews virtually.
Responsibilities
- Define overarching security strategies and frameworks for large-scale artificial intelligence systems
- Design and implement security controls across model training pipelines, AI features, and inference endpoints
- Lead research regarding emerging attack vectors, prompt injection, model poisoning, and data extraction risks
- Execute threat modeling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments for AI applications
- Perform code assessments and security reviews for artificial intelligence use cases
- Create detection rules and response playbooks tailored to AI-related security incidents
- Establish enterprise-wide standards by partnering with executive leadership and internal stakeholders
- Mentor fellow security engineers and promote secure-by-design workflows
Requirements
- Demonstrate deep technical expertise in AI security with a history of research and innovation
- Possess a proven ability to investigate unknown security issues and operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Act as a recognized technical authority capable of influencing senior stakeholders without a standard playbook
- Balance risk, user experience, and delivery speed effectively
Core Skills
Benefits
- Equity packages
- Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
- Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance supporting wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
- Flexible leave options to support personal needs and recharge
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this role located?
This position is remote across Australia. Canva's flagship campus is in Sydney, with another campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies a full-time employment type.
What salary is offered for this position?
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How are interviews conducted for this position?
Interviews are conducted virtually, and candidates may complete interactive, real-time challenges or solve problems using AI tools during the process.
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