Engineering Manager - Fonts & Images Processing

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design as an Engineering Manager - Fonts & Images Processing at Canva. The role involves leading a team of high-performing software engineers, setting goals and expectations, driving a culture of high performance, and participating in engineering designs and problem solving.RequirementsLead a team of engineers developing and maintaining Java backend services and tools for fonts and images processingOversee the buildout of some of the early C++ backend services in CanvaWork with lead engineers to design and implement scalable, high-performance systems for processing large volumes of fonts and images contentCollaborate closely with both group leadership, and product & design specialties, to meet new product needsSet clear goals for the team; balancing product needs against the long term health and cost of the owned servicesWork closely with many teams and groups across the company to balance requests against overall company prioritiesCommunicate and collaborate with frontend, design, and other backend teams to integrate font and image related services with the broader Canva productCoach engineers by providing regular, practical feedback and collaboratively helping them reach their personal growth goalsEnsure code quality and maintainability through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practicesBenefitsEquity packagesInclusive parental leave policyAnnual Vibe & Thrive allowanceFlexible leave optionsOriginally posted on Himalayas