About this role
What you’d be doing in this 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.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
Coaching and growing a high-performing team of engineersDriving technical excellence in the APIs that power Canva’s editorPartnering with stakeholders across product, engineering, and design - in particular our GenAI groupShaping the roadmap and future strategy for Editing APIsLeading the delivery of cross-cutting initiatives with autonomy and impactChampioning scalable, safe, and performant systems used Canva-wideYou're probably a match if:
You’ve led technical teams before and thrive mentoring engineersYou’ve built or worked with APIs, frameworks or developer platformsYou 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 stakeholdersYou’re confident navigating ambiguity and balancing prioritiesYou value collaboration and know how to bring people along the journeyYou're excited by the opportunity to shape a foundational part of Canva's product
About the team
The Editing API team builds the internal and external APIs that power Canva’s editor — from placing elements on the page to enabling collaborative workflows. We're a small but mighty team enabling hundreds of developers across Canva, and hundreds of thousands of users beyond. If you're excited by building for builders, and making complex systems feel simple, this could be the team for you.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard — and we do — but you’ll experience plenty of moments of magic, connection and celebration along the way. We offer:
• 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
Check out lifeatcanva.com to learn more about our culture, values, and the perks on offer.