Engineering Manager (BE) - AdTech - (Remote ANZ) Full-time Recruitment type: Permanent Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Where and how you can work Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional campuses in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. You have the choice in where and how you work, as 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 This role is focused on: Coaching six software engineers and providing leadership in managing and guiding technical discussions within the AdTech team. Actively participating in stakeholder meetings with marketing strategists and leadership to advocate for the engineering perspective and capture engineering requirements. Working collaboratively with group leadership, product managers, and engineers across Marketing and Product to scope and deliver solutions to empower internal teams. Leading the creation of technical design documents for cross-group & cross-team initiatives and contributing to engineering timelines and sprint planning. Designing, developing, and deploying solutions with hands-on software development, while effectively communicating with Program Managers, Product Managers, and Engineers. Taking initiative in achieving goals, improving processes, and identifying opportunities for cross-team collaboration to work on new ideas and improvements. You're probably a match if you have Proven success in both technical and people leadership, with honed skills in overseeing a high-performing team. Experience working in platform teams. Understanding of Java, TypeScript, protocol buffers, cloud infrastructure (including AWS), and observability and reliability practices would be a huge bonus. Thrives in working collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders such as product and influencing where needed. Articulate with a strong background in writing, presenting, and communicating with stakeholders from various technical backgrounds. Experience working with marketing teams, SEM, or marketers would be a huge bonus, though not necessary. About the team The MarTech Group’s mission is to propel Canva's Global Growth by delivering innovative and scalable solutions that empower marketing, engage customers, and amplify brand experience. Our work spans from AI-powered automation and data analytics to centralised asset management and personalisation platforms, enabling marketing teams to make smarter decisions and deliver impactful campaigns globally. The Ad Tech team's mission is to accelerate Canva's growth through innovative advertising technology solutions that revolutionise how we create, optimise, and deliver ads at scale. About the Role As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our platform and ensuring our engineering teams operate at their highest potential. You will oversee the technical direction and roadmap while ensuring alignment with broader company goals. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work: Equity packages. Inclusive parental leave policy. An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance. Flexible leave options. Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info. Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion. 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. J-18808-Ljbffr