Engineering Manager (FE) - Video Storyline

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences video.

Hey g'day mabuhay kia ora 你好 hallo vítejte! Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time-consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer — so let's get straight to it.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney but we also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane Perth and Adelaide. We embrace flexibility — you choose where and how you work best with your team.

What you’d be doing in this role

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.

At the moment this role is focused on:

• Leading and growing a high-performing frontend team focused on AI-powered video editing

• Delivering intuitive new 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

About the Group

The Video group is building the future of video at Canva — from fast social-first formats to cinematic storytelling surfaces powered by AI. We’re on a mission to make professional-quality video creation accessible to everyone not just designers or editors.

We’re focused on building intuitive tools that help users create standout content without needing to learn complex timelines keyframes or editing workflows. Whether it’s through smart templates automated beat-syncing or AI-generated scenes we’re reimagining video editing from the ground up — so anyone can go from idea to publish-ready video in minutes.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• 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

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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.

Qualifications

A degree is not mandatory but users must demonstrate a very strong command of computer science fundamentals to be successful in the role