Engineering Manager- Specialist Experience & Platform
CanvaRemotely
engineering managementllmbackend engineeringaitechnical strategyplatformroadmapmcp server
Job Description
📋 Description
- Coaching, mentoring and growing a team of engineers building platform capabilities, fostering
- Leading the team's technical strategy and roadmap in close collaboration with Program Managers
- Driving planning and refinement of team goals — balancing platform robustness, high-impact
- Facilitating cross-team collaborations from initial spikes and MVPs through to full integration
- Championing engineering quality, AI governance, and contribution standards.
- Aligning with User Voice leadership on prioritisation and resourcing to maximise the impact of the
🎯 Requirements
- You’re an experienced engineering manager with a proven track record of leading teams and
- You have strong technical depth in backend engineering and the ability to make sound architectural
- You have a genuine interest in AI and LLM-powered products — curious about where the technology is
- You balance platform thinking (reliability, scalability, governance) with product thinking (user
- You’re an excellent communicator who can translate foundational platform work into business value
🎁 Benefits
- Equity packages—we want our success to be yours too.
- Inclusive parental leave that supports all parents and carers.
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup
- Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge, give back and thrive both personally and
- The opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of Canva's most impactful product
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