Canva is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager (FE) - Presentations to lead the growth of our Presentations engineering team into multiple squads, spanning frontend and machine learning specialties. You will drive velocity, quality, and delivery for Canva's most used document type, partnering with product and design to set a bold vision for AI-powered, interactive presentation tools.
What You'll Do
- Lead the growth of the Presentations engineering team into multiple squads, spanning frontend and machine learning specialties.
- Drive velocity, quality, and delivery across complex, cross-functional work streams.
- Partner with product and design to shape the roadmap and set a bold vision for AI-powered, interactive presentation tools.
- Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where engineers can thrive and do the best work of their lives.
- Champion engineering excellence and invest in scalable architecture, evergreen services, and sustainable delivery practices.
- Connect short-term execution to long-term strategy—balancing quick wins with foundational bets.
What We're Looking For
- A product-minded engineering leader who deeply values user experience.
- A strong track record of delivering intuitive, impactful products.
- Experience leading large teams through complex product delivery—from early concepts to scale.
- Passionate about people leadership and know how to grow, coach, and inspire strong engineers and future leaders.
- Thrive in ambiguity, with a strong ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive toward outcomes.
- Deep technical experience, and while you may not be in the code daily, you speak the language fluently.
- A ruthless prioritizer and systems thinker who can keep teams focused on what matters most.
Nice to Have
- Worked in environments that blend frontend and machine learning.
- Built (or want to build) AI-first, user-loved products at massive scale.
Technical Stack
- Frontend
- Machine Learning
Team & Environment
The team is scaling into multiple squads. You'll be leading the Presentations team, which is a core part of Canva's product innovation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Equity packages.
- Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents & carers.
- Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and more.
- Flexible leave options to recharge, grow, and give back.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work mode and is open to candidates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
