Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time-consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work; we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What you'd be doing in this role
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on:
Coaching six software engineers and providing leadership in managing and guiding technical discussions within the AdTech team.
Actively participating in stakeholder meetings with marketing strategists and leadership to advocate for the Engineering perspective and capture engineering requirements.
Working collaboratively with group leadership, product managers, and engineers across Marketing and Product to scope and deliver solutions to empower internal teams.
Leading the creation of technical design documents for cross-group & cross-team initiatives and contributing to engineering timelines and sprint planning.
Designing, developing, and deploying solutions with hands-on software development, while effectively communicating with Program Managers, Product Managers, and Engineers.
Taking initiative in achieving goals, improving processes, and identifying opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements.
You're probably a match if you have
Proven success in both technical and people leadership, with honed skills in overseeing a high-performing team.
Experience working in platform teams. Understanding of Java, TypeScript, Protocol Buffers, cloud Infrastructure (including AWS), and observability and reliability practices would be a huge bonus.
Thrives in working collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders such as product and influencing where needed.
Articulate with a strong background in writing, presenting, and communicating with stakeholders from various technical backgrounds and vernaculars.
Experience working with marketing teams, SEM, or marketers would be a huge bonus, though not necessary.
About the Role
At Canva, Engineering Managers play a crucial role in shaping the future of our platform and ensuring our engineering teams operate at their highest potential. By striking a fine balance between technical leadership, project delivery, and people management, they enable their teams to contribute significantly to Canva's vision and strategy.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too.
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 support you personally.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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