Engineering Manager - Platform (Cloud Compute)

Summary

Join Canva's Cloud Compute team as a leader, guiding a team of 9 engineers in managing critical Kubernetes infrastructure. You will set the technical direction, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of sustainable engineering. Build strong relationships across teams, manage performance, mentor engineers, and contribute to Canva's multi-cloud and control plane initiatives. The ideal candidate has led platform or infrastructure teams through complex challenges, possesses strong Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge, and is passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams. Canva offers flexible work options and a range of benefits, including equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and a wellbeing allowance.

Requirements

• You’ve led platform or infrastructure teams through complex, high-scale challenges
• You bring strong Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge as well as Golang (ideally) and Linux experience
• You’re passionate about developing people and building collaborative, high-performing teams
• You know how to balance tactical reliability with long-term strategic investments
• You communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
• You thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and love solving foundational problems at scale

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of 9 engineers across critical Kubernetes infrastructure
• Setting technical direction for the Cloud Compute team and contributing to Canva’s broader platform strategy
• Driving operational excellence while fostering a culture of sustainable engineering practices
• Building strong relationships across platform and product teams
• Managing performance, mentoring engineers, and unlocking growth opportunities
• Helping Canva achieve infrastructure scale through multi-cloud and control plane initiatives
• Contributing to hiring and building a diverse, inclusive team environment

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