Engineering Manager (cross platformML) Edge AI (Remote ANZ)
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
What yous be doing in this role
Canva is investing in intelligent multimedia creation embedding AI and ML directly into our products to unlock faster more private and more delightful creation experiences for hundreds of millions of users.
Were forming a new Edge AI team within Video Studio focused on bringing real-time on-device ML to Canva. Think background removal AI-driven audio levelling and intelligent video effects running natively across iOS Android and web without server round-trips.
As the Engineering Manager for Edge A youll lead and support a team building these capabilities from the ground up. Youll create clarity build healthy engineering practices and grow the people around you ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality outcomes aligned to strategy.
This is an opportunity to shape a new team define sustainable ways of working and help bring production-ready on-device ML to Canvas global community.
At the moment this role is focused on:
Leading and developing a team building cross-platform on-device ML infrastructure and features in C across iOS Android and web.
Setting team direction and translating complex evolving problem spaces into clear priorities and milestones.
Creating an environment where thoughtful planning strong execution and continuous improvement are the norm.
Partnering closely with Platform Research Product and ML stakeholders to deliver meaningful user impact.
Strengthening engineering foundations across architecture performance testing CI and maintainability.
Supporting responsible production ML practices including experimentation iteration and performance monitoring.
Building an inclusive psychologically safe culture where people feel supported trusted and able to do their best work.
Youre probably a match if
Youve led engineering teams delivering complex technical products ideally in systems-level native or cross-platform environments.
Youre comfortable engaging in systems programming discussions (C/C native APIs performance trade-offs) even if youre not coding day-to-day.
You have experience with or strong interest in ML-powered product capabilities such as on-device ML or inference runtimes (deep ML expertise is welcome but not required).
You bring strong technical judgment and help teams navigate architectural decisions and trade-offs with care and clarity.
You create focus in ambiguity and support teams to deliver consistently in evolving problem spaces.
Youre a thoughtful people leader who invests in coaching feedback and long-term growth.
You care deeply about building environments where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels they belong.
If you dont meet every single requirement but this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria at Canva we value potential and growth as much as experience.
About the team
The Design Experience supergroup is on a mission to build powerful and simple tools that empower anyone to design anything. Within that the Video group is shaping the future of storytelling at Canva enabling creators educators teams and enterprises to bring ideas to life through dynamic engaging video.
The Edge AI team works at the intersection of systems engineering ML inference and cross-platform native development. Together were shaping how AI runs directly on user devices improving latency strengthening privacy and enabling offline-capable creative workflows at global scale.
Whats in it for you
Were driven by big goals and we work hard to achieve them but we also make space for growth connection and wellbeing.
Heres a taste of whats on offer:
Equity packages we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave that supports all parents and carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing connection office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and be a force for good
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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 diverse skills backgrounds and ways of thinking at Canva and were committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Go
- Management Experience
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Mechanical Engineering
- Team Management
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Distributed Systems
About Company
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