Engineering Manager (FE) - Video Storyline (Remote ANZ)
Join the team redefining how the world experiences video. We’re now building a brand new team — Video Storyline — and we’re searching for an Engineering Manager to lead the charge.
You’ll work closely with our Staff Engineer and collaborate with design, product, and AI researchers to create AI-driven video editing experiences that feel magical and empowering — not intimidating.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new surface from the ground up. Video Storyline will support complex video generation on the desktop— including beat-syncing, intelligent timing, and creative composition — all powered by AI, and all designed for everyday users.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and growing a high-performing frontend team focused on AI-powered video editing
- Delivering intuitive current editing surfaces that simplify complex creative tasks
- Building expressive tools for sequencing, timing, and audio/visual storytelling
- Collaborating with technical leadership to explore new interaction patterns
- Defining and owning the frontend technical roadmap
- Championing frontend excellence — performance, responsiveness, and usability
You’re Probably a Match If
- You have a strong frontend background (TypeScript is our bread and butter) and experience building rich, interactive tools
- You've worked on creative tools — ideally in video, gaming, audio, or similar interactive media
- You understand the unique demands of building for mobile and large-screen experiences
- You’re product-minded and passionate about helping people create, even if they’re not technical
- You know when to simplify — and how to translate technical complexity into user delight
- You’ve coached and developed engineers and love seeing your team thrive
- You’re comfortable working in a fast-moving, R&D-style; environment where ideas are tested, iterated, and shipped quickly
- You have a bias to action — you move ideas forward even when everything isn’t perfectly defined
What's in it for you?
- 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
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.
A degree is not mandatory but users must demonstrate a very strong command of computer science fundamentals to be successful in the role
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