Engineering Manager - API Platform - Remote

Overview

As an Engineering Manager in API Platform, you will play a crucial role in developing capabilities that power Canvas hundreds of microservices. Your expertise will contribute to the design and implementation of components that get used by hundreds of engineers to process billions of messages for our millions of users. All the while we must uphold our commitment to reliability, availability and security. The services you help build will ensure our users have a great experience every time they come to design on Canva.

In Short

• Join a team redefining how the world experiences design.
• Design & build backend components to help Canva scale.
• Operate & evolve key services in Canva’s service mesh.
• Advocate for the team in roadmap and planning forums.
• Uplift reliability, speed, and security through initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers and product partners.
• Mentor & grow a team of talented engineers.
• Deep experience in backend languages like Java, Python, or C++.
• Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling.
• Guide others through AWS cloud trade-offs.

Requirements

• Strong command of computer science fundamentals.
• Experience leading engineers and setting clear goals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Champion automation and AI in workflows.
• Familiarity with security best practices.
• Ability to document and share knowledge effectively.
• Experience with software architecture and design patterns.

Benefits

• Equity packages to share in the company’s success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents & carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and social connection.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs.