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Engineering Manager - Security Software Engineering

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaInformation technologyEngineeringPosted 1 week agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

This job is about leading two dynamic teams within the Security Group at Canva, focusing on enhancing security while empowering engineers. The impact of this role is significant, as it directly contributes to reducing security risks and fostering a culture of secure coding practices. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of how the team operates, ensuring that every Canvanaut can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Managing teams

Managing two small teams of software engineers who design and implement software to reduce risk.
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Owning strategy and roadmap

Owning the strategy and roadmap for both teams, balancing security and developer experience to build an experience that allows Canvanauts to move quickly, while having secure guardrails in place.
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Coaching engineers

Coaching and developing engineers by providing regular, practical feedback to help them reach their personal growth goals.

Key criteria

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Security domain expertise

Proven experience in application sandboxing and vulnerability scanning.

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Software engineering fundamentals

Strong background in software design and complex architecture.

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Cross-functional collaboration

Experience partnering with engineering and compliance teams.

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5 criteria for this job
Security domain expertise
Proven experience in application sandboxing and vulnerability scanning.

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Software engineering fundamentals
Strong background in software design and complex architecture.

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Cross-functional collaboration
Experience partnering with engineering and compliance teams.

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Cloud services experience
Demonstrated experience building and operating cloud-based services.

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Infrastructure tools knowledge
Experience with Terraform, Helm, or Kubernetes.

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