Engineering Manager - Permissions and Capability - Remote

Overview

As the Engineering Manager for the Permissions & Capability team at Canva, you'll lead a talented group of engineers focused on scaling services that handle user identity and access management.

In Short

• Lead a high-performing engineering team with a focus on user permissions and capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering leaders.
• Drive platform-wide initiatives for performance and reliability.
• Coach and mentor team members in a supportive environment.
• Design scalable and performant backend systems.
• Contribute to the evolution of systems impacting millions of users.
• Own planning and delivery rituals for the team.
• Embrace clean architecture and break apart monoliths.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the development and growth of team members.

Requirements

• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Deep backend expertise, especially in Java.
• Familiarity with complex permissioning systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to balance engineering excellence with fast-paced delivery.
• Passion for coaching and developing others.

Benefits

• Equity packages for employees.
• Inclusive parental leave policy.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance.
• Flexible leave options.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.