Experience, Growth and Good Times - Backend Software Engineer Canva Employee Review

5.0
11 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great opportunities to work on a product that millions of people use - Canva is growing fast, so there is plenty of work to do - Accelerated growth of your career, especially if you're new to the software industry - Fun and challenging technical problems to tackle - Lots of things to learn and a very newbie-friendly environment for new opportunities for self-improvement; a variety of tools and technologies used, and a strong emphasis on utilising and improving technical and communication skills - Everyone around you is really smart, helpful and accepting - Newbie-friendly environment - coach/buddy system allows you to maximise your potential - Lots of fun events and meaningful activities to participate in, including charity work - Remote-friendly working environment and flexible hours

Cons

- Can be a bit of learning curve (in terms of technical skills), especially if you haven't had much work experience (even if you find the interview process relatively easy :P) - There's lots of things happening and lots of things to keep track of, which at times can be overwhelming (but you slowly get used to it)

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

⁠The work culture is amazing and highly collaborative. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new technologies, and the perks/benefits are excellent.⁠The work culture is amazing and highly collaborative. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new technologies, and the perks/benefits are excellent.⁠

Cons

The company is growing very fast, so internal processes and structure change frequently. Work-life balance can be tricky during big product launches.⁠

3.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Product is beloved by users. Brand affinity is second to none which makes being a marketer a lot of fun. Genuinely good and caring coworkers who want to build something great. Hiring bar is high. Vibe and Thrive benefit is clever and unique.

Cons

Behind the brand is a cult like culture with the “founders” surrounded by yes people (whether they are aware of it or not). Mediocrity seems to be tolerated among management’s “old guard” causing tension and churn with newer and sometimes more experienced leaders. Insecure leaders at some of the highest levels perpetuate much of the toxic behaviors described in the reviews below such as gaslighting and favoritism. People “disappear” with little to no explanation, but hey, it’s the “Canva way”.

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