Senior Engineering Manager - Editing Core

Summary

Join Canva's Editing Core team as a senior manager, leading a high-performing team of engineers in enhancing the foundational architecture of the Canva Editor. Collaborate with product and technical leads to drive critical architecture improvements, own and execute large cross-functional engineering initiatives, and scale the team's capabilities through coaching and mentoring. Shape the future of collaborative editing, offline functionality, and performance across Canva's editing architecture. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience leading high-impact technical teams, deep frontend or architectural expertise, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and make bold technical decisions. Canva offers a flexible work environment with various benefits, including equity packages, inclusive parental leave, a wellbeing allowance, and flexible leave options.

Requirements

• You’ve previously led high-impact technical teams and coached engineers at various stages of their careers
• You bring deep frontend or architectural experience and understand the nuances of performance, scalability, and maintainability
• You're comfortable navigating ambiguity, connecting dots across teams, and making bold technical decisions
• You’ve partnered closely with product managers and tech leads to drive results
• You champion collaboration and are passionate about helping others succeed
• You thrive in a fast-moving environment and are excited to shape foundational systems that empower teams across Canva

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing team of ~10 engineers within the Editing Core group, including senior and staff-level engineers
• Collaborating with product and technical leads to drive critical architecture improvements across the Canva Editor
• Owning and executing large, cross-functional engineering initiatives that impact the entire editing experience
• Scaling the team’s capability through coaching, mentoring, and fostering technical excellence
• Shaping the future of collaborative editing, offline functionality, and performance across Canva's editing architecture
• Influencing roadmap planning and aligning technical goals with broader company 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 support you personally