Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Canva's Video Platform team as a Senior Engineering Manager and lead a group of 20 engineers. You will drive the architecture and execution of Canva's next-gen video rendering stack across native and web platforms, building robust infrastructure for high-performance video experiences. Partner with product and design teams, set the technical vision, and build a scalable roadmap for the platform team. This role requires extensive experience leading platform engineering teams in multimedia or video rendering domains, deep knowledge of video codecs and rendering pipelines, and a proven track record managing large engineering organizations. Canva offers equity packages, inclusive parental leave, a Vibe & Thrive allowance, and flexible leave options.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading platform engineering teams in multimedia, embedded systems , or video rendering domains
• Deep knowledge of video codecs , rendering pipelines, and cross-platform systems (bonus for WASM and native engine experience)
• A proven track record managing large engineering orgs (15+), including staff engineers and Engineering Managers , and building high-impact tech orgs
• Strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence technical direction at scale
• A passion for fostering engineering excellence—mentoring engineers and building systems that scale across millions of users

Responsibilities

• Leading a world-class Video Platform sub-group of ~20 engineers (including staff engineers and Engineering Managers)
• Driving the architecture and execution of Canva’s next-gen video rendering stack across native and web (WASM) platforms
• Building robust infrastructure for high-performance video experiences across mobile, web, and backend export pipelines
• Partnering with product and design teams to translate creative needs into platform capabilities used by millions globally
• Setting the technical vision and building a scalable roadmap for the platform team—including hiring and coaching high-calibre video talent
• Owning and delivering a major evolution in Canva’s video technology strategy

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