Overview
Engineering Manager (FE) - Accessibility (ANZ Remote) at Canva. Lead a frontend engineering team to build accessibility into the core Canva experience. This role sits in the Accessibility Team within the Product Platform Group and focuses on inclusive, scalable design tools and features.
Responsibilities
- Leading a team of frontend engineers focused on building accessibility into the core Canva experience
- Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers to achieve both team impact and individual growth
- Partnering closely with accessibility subject matter experts and leads across Product Platform
- Shaping a roadmap of both Accessibility Features and foundational Continuous Accessibility tools
- Guiding delivery of inclusive, scalable systems that empower all users — regardless of ability
- Championing engineering quality, team happiness and inclusive, sustainable delivery practices
- Leading technical reviews, design docs and contributing code where it counts
Qualifications / You’re probably a match if
You bring strong commercial experience managing frontend engineers and leading impactful teamsYou’ve driven significant technical changes as both a leader and hands-on contributorYou’ve worked cross-functionally to build scalable solutions that benefit multiple teamsYou have solid frontend engineering experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React) — and curiosity for AI’s role in developer workflowsYou’re passionate about inclusive design, even if you’re not an accessibility expert (yet!)You value mentorship, feedback, and creating a safe space for engineers to thriveYou care about developer experience, performance and elegant solutionsAbout the team
The Accessibility Team sits within the Product Platform Group, helping Canva become the most accessible design tool in the world. We tackle deep, complex challenges—from building assistive design features like reading order tools and accessible PDFs, to embedding universal design thinking across the product.
What’s in it for you
We’re motivated to achieve big goals and foster moments of magic, connectivity and fun. Canva offers a range of benefits to support success both in and outside of work.
Benefits (taste)
Equity packages – we want our success to be yours tooInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to recharge and support you personallyOther information
We make hiring decisions based on experience, skills and passion, and 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. Interviews are conducted virtually.
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