Engineering Manager (FE) – Events & Launches (ANZ Remote)

Job title: Engineering Manager (FE) – Events & Launches (ANZ Remote)

Company: Canva


Job description: Company DescriptionJoin the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hey, g’day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte!Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you’re probably keen to find out what’s on offer, so we’ll get straight to the point.Where and how you can workOur flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland. 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.Job DescriptionWhat you’d be doing in this roleAs Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that’s all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you’ll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.As the teams’ Engineering Manager for the Events & Launches team, you will be responsible for:You’ll lead motivated engineers who build, run, and analyse promotions directly on the Canva product’s pages for web & mobileYou’ll lead your team to productise their work, while also developing together with them. You’ll be involved in creating tools and improving code structure to ensure efficient and effective engineering deliverables.You’ll work in a cross-functional team with UI/UX designers, content designers, product managers, and engineers (including software, QA and data analysts)You’ll lead your team by example and empower them to resolve technical conflicts efficiently and effectively as we collaborate across external teams in CanvaYou’ll work closely with senior leaders and founders for company wide global launches and events and bring the magic to everything you doYou’re probably a match ifThis position is ideal for an individual with strong technical leadership skills who is also on their journey in leading people. If you are passionate about going above and beyond to support significant campaigns, inspired by the visibility of your team’s work on a grand stage for millions to see, and motivated by the challenge of engaging and inspiring your team for major events while collaborating with various stakeholders from Marketing and company leadership, then this role is perfect for you.You have experience working with marketing campaigns and in product promotionsYou have experience of technical leadership specifically in the Front End space as well as people leadership experience.You have strong knowledge of JavaScript and web technologies (HTML/CSS)You’ll have very strong software engineering fundamentals and first principles; comfortable contributing to design documents and performing thorough code reviewsAbility to work cross-functionally across multiple internal teams, effectively partnering with individuals from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and professional perspectives, particularly with Product and Design.You should be adept at navigating chaotic situations and evaluating efficient engineering delivery under pressure.You’ll have the ability to be adaptable especially during major campaigns. You balance team support with clear communication, helping set realistic expectations and ensuring what we design is truely feasible ti implement.About the teamWe are the Marketing Technology Experiences group, and our mission is simple yet powerful: “To connect Canva to every user with engaging and effective digital experiences.” We’re a multidisciplinary team that designs and builds web, interactive, and scalable solutions that help drive discovery, education, and inspiration for millions of users globally.The Events & Launches team focuses on highlighting significant upcoming events, such as , and the introduction of new features. Their goal is to create memorable in-product promotions that generate excitement for these globally broadcast moments. Each year, the team partners with creative and motion designers to craft and implement enchanting UX experiences for our users (check out the preview on ). The team also supports a variety of Canva campaigns, focusing on scaling efforts to optimize delivery while prioritizing performance, security, and speed.What’s in it for you?Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard – and we do – but you’ll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:Equity packages – we want our success to be yours tooInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.Other stuff to knowWe 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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Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:08:31 GMT

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