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Engineering Manager (BE) - Core Media (ANZ Remote)

Mid levelFull-timeRemoteMelbourne VIC, AustraliaSoftware engineeringPeople operationsProduct managementPosted 1 month ago
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About the job

This job is about leading a dynamic team of backend engineers within the Media Platform group at Canva. The impact of this job is significant, as it involves building the foundational infrastructure that powers every design at Canva, serving billions of assets to millions of users globally. The team values collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and a fun, empowering work environment.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading a high-performing team

Leading and growing a high-performing team of 4-6 backend engineers within the Media Platform group.
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Balancing initiatives and requests

Balancing strategic platform initiatives with high-volume product feature requests across Canva.
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Contributing to architectural decisions

Contributing to architectural decisions and solving complex distributed systems challenges.

Skills you'll need

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Backend platform leadership

You’ve led backend platform teams and coached engineers at all levels, especially senior engineers.
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Expertise in backend or distributed systems

You bring deep expertise in backend or distributed systems, and love building at scale.
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Strategic problem-solving

You thrive on strategic problem-solving and know how to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities.
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Backend platform leadership experience
Experience leading backend platform teams and coaching engineers at all levels.

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Expertise in distributed systems
Deep knowledge of backend or distributed systems, building at scale.

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Strategic problem-solving skills
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities effectively.

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Strong communication skills
Ability to balance technical depth with business context.

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Experience in high-growth environments
Background managing competing demands in fast-paced settings.

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