The Senior Workday Platform Engineer at Canva will design and deliver scalable Workday solutions aligned with platform best practices and Canva’s unique ways of working. This role is key to shaping the future of Canva’s Workday platform, supporting the company’s growth through high-impact system changes and strong engineering practices.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver scalable Workday solutions that align with platform best practices and Canva’s unique ways of working
- Own end-to-end solution design for high-impact system changes — from exploring ideas to validating edge cases and overseeing build and release
- Partner closely with Product Owners, Workday Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure designs are technically sound and business-aligned
- Contribute hands-on to complex configuration where needed, and support others in maintaining consistent design quality
- Collaborate with the broader Workday Platform team to embed strong engineering and release practices into how we work
- Shape the evolution of Canva’s Workday platform by influencing design patterns, surfacing technical risks, and finding opportunities to simplify
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday experience, with depth in modules like HCM, Compensation or Time Tracking
- Led at least two end-to-end Workday implementations, navigating complex configuration and cross-functional alignment
- Proficient with Workday tools — including business processes, condition rules, security groups, and calculated fields
- Ability to design scalable solutions that balance Workday best practices with evolving business needs
- Clear and confident communication skills, with ability to create quality documentation and guide stakeholders through complex changes
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, proactively resolving edge cases and interdependencies
- Collaborative mindset — working closely with product, systems, and business teams to drive meaningful outcomes
- Confidence working asynchronously across time zones, with strong written and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience working with agile methodology and productivity tools aligned to this way of working
- Commitment to team culture and growth, bringing expertise while supporting others to do their best work
Nice to Have
- Experience with payroll solutions is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience using AI in your work to drive greater impact
Technical Stack
- Workday
- Workday HCM
- Workday Compensation
- Workday Time Tracking
- Workday Business Processes
- Workday Condition Rules
- Workday Security Groups
- Workday Calculated Fields
- Payroll Solutions
- AI Tools
Team & Environment
- Part of the Business Platform Group within the Information Technology Supergroup; works closely with Product Owners, Workday Analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Equity packages
Work Mode
- Remote across ANZ
- Choice in where and how you work — office (if near one), at home, or a hybrid of both
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed — we still want to hear from you! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually.
