Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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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 flexibility to work in the office, from home, or a mix of both.
What you’d be doing in this role
As Canva scales, change remains central. This role focuses on:
Building systems to generate and edit designs, collaborating with ML engineers, backend and frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver advanced design generation systems.
Coaching ML engineers and backend teams on project selection, knowledge sharing, and balancing delivery expectations.
Developing team skills by staying updated on industry advancements and best software engineering practices.
Contributing to the engineering strategy and direction of the team.
Planning resources effectively, considering the skills and strengths of team members.
Working closely with the Product Manager and Engineering Leads to understand and influence the product roadmap.
Partnering with other teams across the Generative AI Supergroup to achieve shared goals.
You're probably a match if :
You have experience as an ML Engineer or leading ML product teams with a track record of managing long-term ML projects.
You possess both technical expertise and leadership skills, capable of making sound decisions and delivering results.
You have an interest or experience in design, working at the intersection of engineering and design.
You stay current with deep learning and generative AI developments and can translate research into practical solutions.
You can support the team in balancing innovative exploratory work with high-priority feature delivery.
You communicate effectively, translating technical details into business value and building stakeholder trust.
About the Group
The Generative Experience Group aims to empower the world to design through AI, creating diverse designs and ingredients on Canva. Our team collaborates with engineers, researchers, and designers to prototype and develop innovative experiences, tackling significant challenges in the AI design space.
About the Role
As an ML Engineering Manager, you'll lead a cross-functional team focusing on systems that support generative design, making architecture decisions, ensuring performance and reliability, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
What's in it for you?
We work hard towards big goals but also prioritize moments of connection and fun. Benefits include:
Equity packages
Inclusive parental leave
Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
Flexible leave options
Visit lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know
We base hiring decisions on experience, skills, passion, and cultural fit. Please share your pronouns and any accommodations needed during the interview. Interviews are conducted virtually.
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