Senior Engineer

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2 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Social Impact
The Role
Senior Engineer providing technical and delivery leadership in a cross-functional backend platform team. Design and implement maintainable solutions, lead mid-to-large projects, apply AI to engineering practices, write reliable TDD code, mentor teammates, work on architecture and production maintenance, and participate in on-call support.
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About Envato
 
At Envato, we empower creative pros to thrive.
 
We're here to help creatives bring their ideas to life, supercharge their workflows, and equip them with an unparalleled toolkit they can use anywhere. With unlimited access to world-class assets, innovative AI tools, and hands-on tutorials, we deliver what creatives need today - and are continually evolving our offering. As AI transforms the creative landscape, we’re committed to building what’s next for the future.
 
We’re a purpose-driven company and we’ve long embraced flexible, inclusive ways of working. We’re proud of the connected culture we’ve built across our global team. Our values: Customer First, Build our Future, Make it Happen and Embrace Diversity guide everything we do, shaping how we work and grow.
 
You can read more about us on our blog, including news of our acquisition by Shutterstock Inc in 2024.

About the Role
As a Senior Engineer, you are one of our senior individual contributors in engineering responsible for providing technical and delivery leadership in a cross-functional team to build and ship impactful projects and features. As an AI-first engineering organisation, Envato is redefining how we build software by applying AI to our delivery practices. In this role, you'll work with stakeholders and engineers to design and implement solutions that balance quality, cost, time, and maintainability.
 
You will be joining a team working on our flagship product, Elements in a back end platform team. 

What you'll be doing

  • Writes high-quality, clean, and reliable code while using practices like Test Driven Development

  • Leads the delivery of mid-to-large scale projects, identifying risks and coordinating engineers to meet business requirements.

  • Works as a member of a cross-functional team, applying AI to engineering practices like agentic workflows and smarter pipelines.

  • Shares your knowledge by providing coaching and mentoring to help your teammates learn and grow.

  • Works on strategic architectural problems, tactical improvements, and the maintenance of production systems.

  • Seeks to better understand our business model and user needs to deliver sustainable, high-impact solutions.

  • Takes ownership of the systems you build, including verifying functionality and participating in on-call support

About you

  • You likely have 5+ years of full stack development experience, including lead responsibility on several projects.
  • You are proficient in relevant server-side and client-side programming languages, with experience in dynamic public-facing web apps
  • You use engineering practices that emphasise maintainability and clarity, applying automated testing and sustainable solution-building.
  • You value learning from others, no matter their experience level, and seek constructive feedback. 
  • Collaboration is important to you, and you thrive in a team where everyone shares ownership and works together to solve problems.
  • You evaluate trade-offs in your decisions, balancing the need for experimentation and rapid iteration with the operational realities of production systems and a commitment to keeping our community safe and secure.

Life at Envato
 
Flexible Working: remote-first across Australia or New Zealand with flexibility for you to manage work and life as you need
• Work from Anywhere: apply to work in another location for up to 3 months per calendar year.
• Connection Budget: an annual budget to connect with the team IRL where and when possible.
• Learning Budget: study leave and an annual budget for you to put towards your learning and development.
• Home Office Allowance: a contribution towards your set-up and a monthly allowance to support work from home costs.
• Wellbeing: access to a holistic assistance program that provides support in many areas of life and health.
• Volunteer Leave: 2 days per calendar year to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Parental Leave:20 weeks paid primary carer leave, and 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.
 
We appreciate the time you’ve taken to apply to Envato and we're committed to responding to every applicant.
 
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Research shows candidates from neurodiverse and underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for roles if they meet all the criteria. We like to make our hiring decisions based on lived experience, so if you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments please let us know.
 
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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of full stack development experience including lead responsibility on several projects
  • Proficient in relevant server-side and client-side programming languages for dynamic public-facing web apps
  • Experience writing high-quality, clean, reliable code using Test Driven Development or similar automated testing practices
  • Experience leading delivery of mid-to-large scale projects, identifying risks and coordinating engineers
  • Experience owning production systems and participating in on-call support
  • Experience coaching and mentoring teammates
  • Familiarity with applying AI to engineering practices such as agentic workflows and smarter pipelines
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The Company
HQ: Melbourne, Victoria
923 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Hi there! We're so happy you found us. Founded in a Sydney garage in 2006, Envato was born from a desire to make a positive impact. Now, 15 years later, we remain independently owned and committed to creating opportunities for our creatives to thrive. As a proud B Corp, we focus on a long-term vision, balancing purpose and profit for sustainable growth. We’re one of the world’s leading online creative communities for creative assets and tools. We provide genuine opportunities for creators worldwide to create, earn and grow. In the process, we're striving to make creative success accessible and achievable for all, both independently and as part of a global community. There are many ways to work, and flexibility is key. A remote-first culture is in our DNA, and wherever our people are in the world, we pledge to provide a unique and caring work environment. We have offices in Melbourne, Guadalajara, and Los Angeles, with over 600 people worldwide. From engineers and product owners to designers and marketers, our global and diverse teams are packed with talented and creative individuals who are fiercely passionate about working in a values-driven business. Envato is about more than just the bottom line. It’s work made with heart.

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