Senior Software Engineer (Canvas Career)

What you will do

• Design, build, and own production features in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS.
• Model data and ship performant Postgres queries (migrations, indexing, connection mgmt, query optimization).
• Architect multiregion deployments: traffic routing, latency budgets, failover/DR, config & secrets, and rollout strategies.
• Build for international audiences: i18n/l10n pipelines, time-zone correctness, and data residency considerations.
• Instrument services with logs/metrics/traces (OpenTelemetry or similar) and drive incident ready observability.
• Champion accessibility (WCAG aware UI), testing (unit/integration/e2e), CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Mentor peers, collaborate with Product/Design, and contribute to technical direction.

What you will need to know/have

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant time in TypeScript and Node.js
• Product-oriented mindset, with the ability to create and iterate on both Greenfield features, and features that millions of learners rely on each day.
• Strong Postgres chops (schema design, query tuning, migrations, understanding of transactions and isolation).
• Security mindset (authN/Z, OAuth/OIDC, secrets, OWASP), plus familiarity with FERPA/GDPR implications in edtech.
• Excellent communication, product sense, and a bias for shipping.

It would be a bonus if you also had

• Experience with building LMS tools, especially Canvas.
• A passion for continuing education and lifelong learning.

Onsite Collaboration Requirement: This role requires working onsite on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursday strongly encouraged as part of our company’s in-person collaboration model.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.