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Senior Engineering Manager - Security Software Engineering

SeniorFull-timeOfficeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaInformation technologySoftware engineeringPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

This job is about leading two dynamic teams within the Security Group at Canva, focusing on protecting systems and data from security threats. The impact of this job is significant, as it involves empowering engineers to build secure code and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization. The team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to achieving goals while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment.

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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 security, risk management, or threat detection.

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Software engineering fundamentals

Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.

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Cross-functional collaboration

Experience partnering with engineering and compliance teams for security.

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5 criteria for this job
Security domain expertise
Proven experience in application security, risk management, or threat detection.

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Software engineering fundamentals
Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.

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

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

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

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