Canva

Engineering Manager – Editing API

Canva

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New Zealand

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Tech Stack

JavaScriptMobXReactTypeScript

About the role

  • Editing is at the heart of the Canva product — and the Editing API team makes it possible for teams across Canva (and beyond) to plug into it.
  • We build powerful, well-supported APIs that unlock editing functionality for internal teams and external developers alike.
  • As an Engineering Manager in this space, you’ll lead a team of passionate engineers building the foundation for hundreds of features across Canva.
  • You'll shape technical strategy, partner with product to align priorities, and guide the team to deliver scalable APIs that power the magic of Canva’s editor — with a special focus on enabling emerging use cases like AI.
  • Coaching and growing a high-performing team of engineers
  • Driving technical excellence in the APIs that power Canva’s editor
  • Partnering with stakeholders across product, engineering, and design - in particular our GenAI group
  • Shaping the roadmap and future strategy for Editing APIs
  • Leading the delivery of cross-cutting initiatives with autonomy and impact
  • Championing scalable, safe, and performant systems used Canva-wide

Requirements

  • You’ve led technical teams before and thrive mentoring engineers
  • You’ve built or worked with APIs, frameworks or developer platforms
  • You have experience in our frontend stack which consists of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, TypeScript, MobX, etc. Experience in some of these would be valuable but is not required.
  • You have success in your customers being internal stakeholders
  • You’re confident navigating ambiguity and balancing priorities
  • You value collaboration and know how to bring people along the journey
  • You’re excited by the opportunity to shape a foundational part of Canva's product
Benefits
  • Equity packages — we want our success to be yours too
  • Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents & carers
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and more
  • Flexible leave options to recharge, grow, and give back

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
API developmentJavaScriptHTMLCSSReactTypeScriptMobXtechnical strategyscalable systemsperformance optimization
Soft skills
mentoringcollaborationnavigating ambiguitybalancing prioritiescoachingleadershipcommunicationteam buildingstakeholder managementstrategic thinking