Technical Leadership Director

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Canva Full time

Canva is a global company that empowers individuals and teams to design visually appealing content.

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Leadership Director to join our team in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. As part of the Generative Experience Group, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and product managers to develop cutting-edge AI experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building systems to generate and edit designs
  • Coaching and mentoring engineers through project selection, knowledge sharing and balancing delivery expectations
  • Nurturing and growing skills in the team, including following the latest advancements in the industry as well as good software engineering practices
  • Giving meaningful input into the engineering direction and strategy for the team
  • Resource planning effectively as the feasibility of our projects are very tightly linked to the skills sets and strengths of specific engineers
  • Collaborating closely with the Product Manager and other Engineering Leads to understand and contribute to the product roadmap

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and emerging problems in the field of AI and machine learning. Our close-knit team collaborates with engineers to prototype and develop new experiences, works with researchers to explore uncharted territories, and tackles some of today's biggest challenges.

Achieving our 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. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

What's in it for you?

  • Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 AUD per year
  • 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

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a significant impact on the future of AI and machine learning. If you are a technical leader with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

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