Engineering Manager (FE) - Video Storyline (Remote ANZ)

Location: Team Engineering

Team: Country Wellington / New Zealand

About the Role

Join the team redefining how the world experiences video at Canva. We're building Video Storyline — a groundbreaking new surface for AI-driven video editing that makes professional-quality creation accessible to everyone. As Engineering Manager (FE) - Video Storyline (Remote ANZ), you'll lead a high-performing frontend team, collaborating with Staff Engineers, designers, product managers, and AI researchers to craft magical editing experiences featuring beat-syncing, intelligent timing, and creative composition — all powered by AI and designed for everyday users, not just experts. This is your chance to shape a new product from the ground up in Canva's innovative Video group, where we're reimagining video editing to eliminate complex timelines and keyframes. You'll define the frontend roadmap, champion excellence in performance and usability, and deliver intuitive tools that empower non-technical creators. With a strong TypeScript foundation and experience in interactive media, you'll thrive in our fast-paced, R&D-style environment, moving ideas to production with a bias to action while fostering Canva's collaborative, design-focused culture. At Canva, we celebrate diverse skills and backgrounds, hiring based on experience, passion, and cultural fit. Enjoy flexible remote work across ANZ, equity packages, inclusive parental leave, Vibe & Thrive allowances, and a workplace filled with magic and connectivity. Help us make cinematic storytelling available to all — apply now and bring your frontend leadership to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing frontend team focused on AI-powered video editing
• Deliver intuitive new editing surfaces that simplify complex creative tasks
• Build expressive tools for sequencing, timing, and audio/visual storytelling
• Collaborate with Staff Engineers, design, product, and AI researchers
• Define and own the frontend technical roadmap for Video Storyline
• Champion frontend excellence in performance, responsiveness, and usability
• Explore innovative interaction patterns for desktop video generation
• Support complex features like beat-syncing, intelligent timing, and creative composition
• Foster a collaborative, design-focused culture within the team
• Mentor engineers to thrive in Canva's fast-moving, innovative environment
• Ship features quickly while maintaining high standards of quality and user experience

Required Qualifications

• Strong frontend engineering background with expertise in TypeScript
• Experience leading and growing high-performing engineering teams
• Proven track record building rich, interactive creative tools
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Experience in video, gaming, audio, or interactive media development
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers
• Comfortable in fast-paced R&D environments with bias to action
• Product-minded approach to translating technical complexity into user delight

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building for mobile and large-screen experiences
• Knowledge of AI-powered creative tools and workflows
• Background in video editing surfaces or timeline-based interfaces
• Prior work in design-forward companies with collaborative cultures
• Familiarity with Canva's design philosophy and user-centric principles

Required Skills

• TypeScript expertise
• Frontend development for rich interactive tools
• Creative tool development (video/gaming/audio)
• Mobile and large-screen UI/UX optimization
• Team leadership and coaching
• Technical roadmap ownership
• Performance optimization
• User-centric design thinking
• AI/ML integration for creative workflows
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Bias to action in ambiguous environments
• Simplifying complex technical concepts
• Responsive and accessible UI design
• Storytelling through interactive media
• Fast iteration and shipping mindset
• Mentoring and people development

Benefits

• Equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs
• Flexible work arrangements across ANZ locations including remote options
• Collaborative culture with moments of magic, connectivity, and fun
• Access to Canva's flagship Sydney campus and co-working spaces
• Opportunities for professional growth in a design-forward company

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.