Canva is seeking a Senior Workday Platform Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on designing and delivering scalable Workday solutions that align with platform best practices and Canva’s unique ways of working. You'll be instrumental in shaping the evolution of our Workday platform.

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 - from business processes and condition rules to security groups and calculated fields.
Design scalable solutions that balance Workday best practices with evolving business needs.
Communicate clearly and confidently, creating quality documentation and guiding stakeholders through complex changes.
Thrive in ambiguity, proactively resolving edge cases and interdependencies.
Collaborate by default - working closely with product, systems, and business teams to drive meaningful outcomes.
Confident working asynchronously across time zones, with strong written and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience working with an agile methodology and productivity tools aligned to this way of working.
Care deeply about team culture and growth, bringing your expertise while supporting those around you 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

Team & Environment

Part of the Business Platform Group within the Information Technology Supergroup. The Workday Platform Team owns the technical architecture, integrations, release management, and controls for the Workday platform.

Benefits & Compensation

Equity packages
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