Engineering Manager (BE) at Canva.About the roleYou will manage a team of 4 to 6 engineers focused on integrating our design platform into major AI ecosystems.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you will contribute to the codebase while guiding technical strategy and mentoring your team.Key factsLocation: Sydney, auEngagement: Full-timeTeam: DistributionWhat you'll doManage and mentor a team of 4 to 6 engineers focused on API and MCP development.Write production code and participate in technical delivery alongside your team.Collaborate with product managers to define roadmaps and balance technical quality with speed.Build and maintain connectors for platforms including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft,



and Amazon.Engage with external enterprise partners to refine integration quality and develop new capabilities.Influence technical strategy across the broader engineering organization.RequirementsProven experience leading engineering teams of at least 4 people in a product-focused environment.Strong hands-on programming skills with experience in Java for backend microservices and TypeScript or React for frontend.Ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated product sense and understanding of the full software development lifecycle.Explicit communication skills for working with internal teams, leadership, and external partners.Genuine interest in AI, LLMs, and the evolving landscape of developer tools.Nice to haveExperience developing or managing public APIs and developer platforms.Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agents, or LLM tool-use patterns.Background in technical integrations with external enterprise partners.Experience with AWS.Skills & toolsJavaTypeScriptReactAWSREST APIsMCP (Model Context Protocol)Practical notesBenefits include equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and an annual Vibe and Thrive allowance.Flexible leave options are available.Interviews are conducted virtually.
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📌 Engineering Manager (Be) (New South Wales)
🏢 Canva
📍 New South Wales