Engineering Manager (FE) - Video Editor - Remote across ANZ
* Full-time
* Recruitment type: Permanent
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What you’d be doing in this role
As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. Here’s what you will be working on:
* Lead and coach a team of 5 to 6 engineers focused on playback and video editing features.
* Help the team deliver scalable and robust product features for Canva users around the world.
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand and contribute to the product roadmap.
* Drive the planning and refinement of cycle goals, ensuring alignment between the company, group, and teams.
* Foster a culture of collaboration and advocate for the engineering needs of non-technical collaborators.
* Own and drive the delivery of large, cross-team, and cross-group initiatives and projects from ideation to completion, with autonomy and independence in decision making.
You're probably a match if you have
* Previous experience in technical people leadership or mentorship of engineers.
* Strong computer science and engineering fundamentals including concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns.
* Experience working collaboratively with team members and communicating effectively.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break large projects down into smaller ones and deliver on them through others.
* Good writing and verbal communication skills.
About the team
The Video Editor team at Canva is enhancing video editing and social media content creation for millions of users. They’re developing an intuitive platform that integrates with Canva's Visual Suite, making it easier for users to create professional content.
Video is a complex technical problem space that requires multiple parts of the software system to work seamlessly to deliver a smooth video editing, playback, and export experience to users. The Video Editor team works across multiple layers of the tech stack and has touchpoints with many other teams spanning beyond the video domain.
About the role
The role involves coaching frontend engineers using TypeScript and leveraging technologies like WebGL and WebGPU to create a powerful video editing platform.
We are seeking someone who wants to work closely with other technical stakeholders to design and deliver elegant solutions to complex problems, while caring for the professional growth and development of the people they lead. You’ll be managing a team of 5-6 engineers, growing individuals and leading the team to deliver our ambitious goals.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our ambitious goals motivates us to work hard, but you'll also experience moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva. We offer a range of benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work:
* 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 recharge and support your personal needs.
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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