Engineering Director Core IT

What youd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but this will likely evolve.

At the moment this role is focused on:

• Set and deliver Canvas IT strategy translating business priorities into a coherent technology roadmap with goals your teams can rally behind.

• Lead and develop high-performing teams setting clear direction building capability and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

• Build a world-class workforce technology experience from onboarding to device management to tools and access to AI automation and how Canvanauts connect and work across our global campuses.

• Build a culture of measurement using data to track service quality drive prioritisation surface risks early and communicate progress clearly to exec stakeholders.

• Represent IT in org-level and company-wide forums advocating for the investment and strategic alignment the function needs to scale.

• Take ownership of the highest-priority in-flight initiatives and ensure theyre on track for delivery

Youre probably a match if:

• Youve led internal technology functions at meaningful scale you know what great IT leadership looks like and youve built it before.

• Youre equally comfortable with exec stakeholders as you are in a deep-dive with an engineering team with a track record of building high-trust relationships across both.

• You bring genuine curiosity about how technology can improve the way people work and youre energised by the operational complexity of a fast-growing company.

• You know how to set a vision build the team to deliver it and hold the line on quality without slowing things down.

• You think commercially understanding how technology decisions connect to financial and business outcomes.

• You lead through others investing in your people and creating the conditions for teams to do their best work.

About the team

Canva Core IT has 80 people across Australia New Zealand the Philippines Europe and the United States responsible for the technology that powers everyday life at Canva from campus AV network infrastructure and physical security to onboarding device and access management and the AI and automation tools that eliminate friction across our collaboration stack. Were not just keeping the lights on were building the future IT foundations Canva needs to reach its next chapter.

Whats in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more

• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally

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Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time