Company Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with campuses in Melbourne and co-working spaces across Australia and Recent Zealand. But you have choice in where and how you work — we trust our Canvanauts to find the balance that helps them and their teams do their best work. This role is
ANZ remote
.
Job Description
What you'd be doing in this role
As Canva continues to scale, strong cloud foundations are critical to keeping our platform secure, compliant, and fast — without slowing teams down.
As an
Engineering Manager in Cloud Enablement
, you'll lead a high-impact infrastructure team responsible for the foundations that all other teams depend on. Your mission is to make governance invisible, automated, and enabling — so engineers can move quickly and responsibly across AWS and GCP.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
Leading and coaching a team of platform engineers building cloud landing zones, account vending, and governance foundations
Driving
compliance by design
through preventative controls, automation, and clear developer workflows
Partnering closely with
Security, Risk & Compliance, and Platform
teams to deliver data-informed governance
Supporting Canva's
Containers Everywhere
company goal, including establishing GCP as a first-class environment
Balancing operational excellence with long-term platform strategy and scalability
Growing high performers through regular feedback, coaching, and career development
Advocating for governance as an
enabler
, not a blocker, to innovation
You're probably a match if
You've managed
infrastructure or platform teams
through complex technical challenges
You have a strong understanding of




cloud infrastructure governance
, ideally across AWS and/or GCP
You're experienced in leading teams that operate
critical, highly-scaled systems
You're comfortable translating complex technical concepts for a wide range of stakeholders
You balance delivery, reliability, and long-term strategy with confidence
You build trust, psychological safety, and a strong team culture
You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and helping teams find clarity
About the team
The
Cloud Enablement
team sits within Canva's
Core Infrastructure
organisation. Our mission is to enable secure, compliant, and cost-efficient engineering — without slowing anyone down.
We focus on zero-touch production access, compliance by design, cost visibility, and strategic savings. The team owns foundational capabilities like cloud landing zones, account vending, preventative compliance controls, and the Compliance Engine that supports enterprise audit requirements. Everything else builds on top of what we do.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard — and we do — but you'll also experience moments of magic, connection, and fun woven throughout life at Canva.
Here's a taste of what's 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 wellbeing, connection, and your setup
Flexible leave options so you can recharge and give back
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion — and how you'll help Canva and our culture thrive. When you apply, feel free to share your pronouns and any adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all kinds of backgrounds, so even if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. Interviews are conducted virtually.
Join the team helping Canva scale securely, responsibly, and at speed.

📌 Engineering Manager (Infra) - Cloud Enablement (Anz Remote)
🏢 Canva
📍 Sydney