Engineering Manager - Developer Experiences - Remote

Overview

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design as an Engineering Manager focused on Developer Experiences at Canva. You will lead a team of frontend engineers to create exceptional developer tools and documentation.

In Short

• Coach and support a team of frontend engineers.
• Lead the development of developer-facing tools and documentation.
• Drive the creation of high-quality developer experiences.
• Ensure exceptional quality of public-facing code and documentation.
• Champion developer empathy and understand external workflows.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers.
• Plan and deliver seasonal goals aligned with group priorities.
• Contribute to code and review public PRs.
• Create a team culture that values openness and quality.
• Inspire and grow engineers while fostering inclusion.

Requirements

• Experience leading frontend engineering teams.
• Strong technical depth in modern frontend development.
• Passion for developer experience and empathy for developers.
• Ability to balance technical trade-offs pragmatically.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-discipline collaboration.
• Experience inspiring and coaching engineers.
• Lead by example and embody company values.
• Bonus: experience with open-source SDKs and developer tooling.

Benefits

• Equity packages for shared success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing.
• Flexible leave options for personal needs.