Senior Software Engineer, Canvas Core at Mural | Canada (Remote)
Company/Recruiter: Mural
Published on: 5:01 PM | Aug 26, 2026
✦ AI Summary
Mural is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Canvas Core team, a critical group responsible for the foundational platform powering Mural's visual thinking experience.
Mural is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Canvas Core team, a critical group responsible for the foundational platform powering Mural's visual thinking experience. This role is essential in developing and maintaining the infinite canvas, core editor components, real-time collaboration features, and the underlying systems that ensure a fast, reliable, and intuitive user experience. If you are passionate about building robust, scalable systems that enable seamless remote collaboration, we encourage you to apply. This position is remote within Canada.
Job Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Canvas Core team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Mural’s collaborative workspace. You will contribute to the core architecture and development of features that define our visual thinking experience, from the infinite canvas to real-time messaging and developer APIs.Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions for the Canvas Core platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and improvements.
- Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and reliability.
- Write high-quality, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Go).
- Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) and back-end development.
- Deep understanding of real-time collaboration technologies and architectural patterns.
- Experience building and maintaining complex distributed systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on a product used by millions globally.
- A collaborative and supportive remote work environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- The chance to shape the future of visual collaboration.