Engineering Manager (FE) - Events & Launches

Summary

Join Canva's Marketing Technology Experiences group as an Engineering Manager for the Events & Launches team. Lead motivated engineers in building, running, and analyzing product promotions. Productize team work, develop tools, and improve code structure for efficient engineering deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, content designers, product managers, and engineers. Lead by example, empower team members to resolve technical conflicts, and work closely with senior leaders on global launches and events. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and people leadership skills, experience with marketing campaigns and product promotions, and expertise in front-end engineering with JavaScript and web technologies. Adaptability and effective communication are crucial for success in this role.

Requirements

• You have experience working with marketing campaigns and in product promotions
• You have experience of technical leadership specifically in the Front End space as well as people leadership experience
• You have strong knowledge of JavaScript and web technologies (HTML/CSS)
• You’ll have very strong software engineering fundamentals and first principles; comfortable contributing to design documents and performing thorough code reviews
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple internal teams, effectively partnering with individuals from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and professional perspectives, particularly with Product and Design
• You should be adept at navigating chaotic situations and evaluating efficient engineering delivery under pressure
• You’ll have the ability to be adaptable especially during major campaigns. You balance team support with clear communication, helping set realistic expectations and ensuring what we design is truely feasible ti implement

Responsibilities

• Lead motivated engineers who build, run, and analyse promotions directly on the Canva product’s pages for web & mobile
• Lead your team to productise their work, while also developing together with them. You'll be involved in creating tools and improving code structure to ensure efficient and effective engineering deliverables
• Work in a cross-functional team with UI/UX designers, content designers, product managers, and engineers (including software, QA and data analysts)
• Lead your team by example and empower them to resolve technical conflicts efficiently and effectively as we collaborate across external teams in Canva
• Work closely with senior leaders and founders for company wide global launches and events and bring the magic to everything you do

Benefits

• 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 supports you personally