Senior Engineering Manager - Video Platform

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Canva

📍Remote - Australia

Summary

Join Canva's Video Platform team as a Senior Engineering Manager and lead a world-class team of 18-20 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 and managing large engineering organizations. Canva offers a range of benefits, including equity packages, inclusive parental leave, a wellbeing 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 EMs , 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

  • Lead a world-class video platform sub group of 18–20 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

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