Senior Engineering Manager - Video Platform (Remote ANZ)
Senior Engineering Manager - Video Platform (Remote ANZ)
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Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Hey gday mabuhay kia ora hallo vtejte!
Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
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:
Leading a world-class Video Platform sub-group of 20 engineers (including staff engineers and Engineering Managers).
Driving the architecture and execution of Canvas next-gen video rendering stack across native and web (WASM) platforms.
Building robust infrastructure for high-performance video experiences across mobile web and backend export pipelines.
Partnering with product and design teams to translate creative needs into platform capabilities used by millions globally.
Setting the technical vision and building a scalable roadmap for the platform teamincluding hiring and coaching high-calibre video talent.
Owning and delivering a major evolution in Canvas video technology strategy.
Youre probably a match if you have
Extensive experience leading platform engineering teams in multimedia embedded systems or video rendering domains.
Deep knowledge of video codecs rendering pipelines and cross-platform systems (bonus for WASM and native engine experience).
A proven track record managing large engineering orgs (15) including staff engineers and Engineering Managers and building high-impact tech orgs.
Strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence technical direction at scale.
A passion for fostering engineering excellencementoring engineers and building systems that scale across millions of users.
About the team
Video at Canva is embarking on an exciting journey that will shape the future of video editing and social media content creation for millions of users the next few months we will deliver a customer-centric intuitive and powerful video editing platform that seamlessly integrates with the Canva ecosystem to unlock the full potential of the Visual Suite. This enhanced editing experience will make it far easier for social media users to bring their ideas to life and create engaging and professional content that stands out.
The Video Platform team works at the forefront of innovation with industry-leading technology making substantial investments in building a robust tech stack that not only meets but exceeds industry standards through improved architecture ensuring performance fidelity and user-centric design. We own the foundational components that power the features that delight our customers solving complex technical problems around video composition rendering and orchestration that enable seamless video editing and playback experiences. Our work directly impacts Canvas mission to democratise design by making professional video creation accessible to everyone from social media creators to enterprise users.
About the role
Were looking for a Senior Engineering Manager who thrives in the complex technical space of video platform engineering and isnt afraid to dive deep into the most challenging problems. We own the critical infrastructure that powers video experiences across Canvas entire ecosystem - from web-based rendering engines to native C video engines working seamlessly across our web application mobile apps and backend export pipeline.
This role sits at the intersection of technical excellence and people leadership managing a mix of ICs and Engineering Managers. We operate in a high-visibility high-impact and high-speed environment with significant direct user impact and a successful leader would be someone who thrives in chaotic and rapidly innovative environments. Working alongside deeply skilled and high opinionated video specialist engineers we are looking for a leader with technical credibility and collaborative leadership to deliver world-class video platform capabilities.
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 :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
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