Engineering Manager (BE) - Ecosystem Distribution

What you'll do Lead and coach a team of 4–6 engineers building MCP and API capabilities Own team delivery and drive ongoing improvements Partner with Product to shape roadmap, balancing outcomes with pragmatic technical excellence Contribute to technical strategy across the broader engineering organisation Build and extend strategic connectors on major AI platforms (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, Amazon) Write code — this is a hands-on role; you contribute directly to shipping goals Work closely with external partners on integration quality and new capabilities What we're looking for Experience leading engineering teams (4+ engineers) in a product-focused environment, with a track record of growing people Strong hands-on technical ability — you read, write, and review production code regularly; our stack is Java (backend microservices) and TypeScript/React (frontend) Genuine curiosity about AI, developer platforms, and the evolving AI tooling landscape — you follow what's happening with LLMs, MCP, and AI agents because you find it interesting Comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where priorities shift and you make good calls with incomplete information Strong product sense: you understand why you're building something, not just how Understanding of the product lifecycle, technical debt, and quality at speed — you know when to push back and when to ship Clear written and verbal communication, working across teams, external partners, and leadership Nice to have Experience building or maintaining public APIs or developer platforms Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol), AI agents, or LLM tool-use patterns Experience working with external enterprise partners on technical integrations AWS experience Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. 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 we'll get straight to the point. 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.