What you'd be doing in this role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. This role will evolve over time, but here's what you can expect:
As a team lead, you will coach, mentor, and grow a team of frontend and backend engineers while developing your coaching capability to scale the team and meet the needs of the growing messaging platform vision.Work alongside the technical lead to facilitate solving ambitious technical problems and guide the team to deliver results.Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to understand and contribute to the product roadmap.Drive the planning and refinement of seasonal goals, ensuring alignment between the company, group, and teams.Foster a culture of collaboration and advocate for the engineering needs of non-technical collaborators within the group.Own and drive the delivery of large, cross-team, and cross-group initiatives and projects from ideation to completion, with autonomy and independence in decision-making.You're probably a match if you have Previous experience in technical people leadership and mentorship of engineers.Commercial experience in a software development environment, ideally with experience in building frameworks, libraries, or APIs.Experience with our stack, which includes Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, MobX, etc. Experience in some of these would be valuable but is not required.Firm grounding in computer science and engineering fundamentals, including concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns.Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional team members and communicating effectively.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break large projects down into smaller ones and deliver on them through others.Experience with experimentation would be beneficial but not mandatory.About the team The Messaging Surfaces team is responsible for user-facing components and infrastructure, enabling compliant marketing and product lifecycle engagement. The team plays a critical role in marketing and transactional messaging, with a mission to engage with our customers with the right message at the right time.
About the role We're looking for an experienced manager who is not afraid to jump into the complex space of user-facing messaging preferences and notifications. You'll manage 4-6 frontend and backend engineers to improve and evolve the foundational pieces that establish reusable components for user engagement controls.
We seek someone who wants to be in the thick of it - working across technical design, code architecture, hiring, engagement with key stakeholders across the business, and the professional growth and development of the people they lead.
Apply today to delve into Canva's architectural practices for data persistence and rendering using web technologies while also leading a team of talented engineers.
What's in it for you? Achieving our ambitious 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 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 recharge and support you personally.Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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