Engineering Manager (Frontend/Full-Stack) - Ecosystem - Apps API Platform

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

This role will see you

• Leading the Design Capabilities team to build core APIs and SDKs that power Canva’s growing Apps Ecosystem

• Designing and delivering foundational capabilities that let third-party apps feel native within Canva

• Collaborating with product, design, and developer platform teams to shape APIs used by millions

• Driving architectural direction and making high-leverage technical decisions

• Growing and empowering a high-performing frontend/full stack team to build secure, scalable platforms

• Advocating for external developers and creating tools that unlock new design experiences

You're probably a match if

• You have experience leading high-performing engineering teams in API or platform environments

• You’re confident in navigating ambiguous product and technical challenges

• You have strong product instincts and know how to prioritise what matters most

• You’re an effective coach who builds inclusive, psychologically safe environments

• You know your way around full-stack technologies and are comfortable being hands-on when needed (we use TypeScript frontend and Java backend).

• You enjoy collaborating across functions and aligning diverse stakeholders toward bold goals

About the team

The Apps API Platform group exists to make Canva the most pluggable design platform in the world. Our APIs and SDKs power a thriving developer ecosystem that delivers apps, connectors, and integrations used by millions of users globally. The Design Capabilities team focuses on enabling deep document-level automation and visual manipulation through APIs—unlocking infinite possibilities for our users and partners.
What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more

• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.