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Engineering Manager at Canva | London

CanvaLondon
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:Extensive experience in software development, specifically with a focus on Ruby. Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals and design patterns. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proven background in leading and mentoring software engineering teams. A commitment to fostering a positive work culture.

About the job

Join the team that's transforming the way the world engages with design.

Hello and welcome!

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. We understand that job searching can be a lengthy process, so let’s cut to the chase.

Your Work Environment

The vibrant Canva London office, located near the picturesque Hoxton Square in Shoreditch, is an inspiring place to work. While our headquarters are based in Sydney, Australia, London serves as our European hub, housing a variety of teams and event spaces to connect with colleagues and the community. You will be greeted by our welcoming Vibe team at the reception, enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared by our Head Chef, and have access to diverse workspaces for collaboration or focused tasks. We trust our Canvanauts to choose their work settings, allowing them to strike the ideal balance for achieving their goals.

Your Role

As Canva continues to evolve, adaptability is part of our core values. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities that may evolve over time:

  • Collaborate with designers and product managers to define new features, functionalities, and technical requirements.

  • Introduce and implement innovative strategies and solutions to future-proof our offerings.

  • Engage in the code review process, both as an author and a reviewer.

  • Lead, mentor, and support your team to help them meet their objectives.

  • Conduct structured performance reviews, regular one-on-ones, participate in the hiring of new engineers, and set goals and milestones for your team.

  • Promote a positive and constructive work atmosphere by encouraging teamwork, open communication, and ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • You have a solid track record of developing high-performance commercial software in Ruby for large-scale global projects. (Our technology stack includes Ruby on Rails, React, MySQL, Redis, and S3).

  • Your knowledge is grounded in computer science and engineering principles, encompassing concurrency, multithreading, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns.

  • You possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and can lead discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • You bring several years of experience in people management, guiding and mentoring software engineers. Your passion for mentorship drives you to empower others.

  • You exhibit a strong sense of ownership and are enthusiastic about fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth.

About Canva

Canva is an online design and publishing tool that aims to empower everyone to create stunning designs effortlessly. Our mission is to make design accessible to everyone, enabling creativity and collaboration across the globe.

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