Engineering Director - Core IT
Core
Define and execute Canva's IT strategy, building a world-class workforce technology experience and leading high-performing teams to support global operations.
Role type
Engineering Director - Core IT
Builds
Workforce technology experience (onboarding, device management, access, AI, automation) and global IT infrastructure
Domain
Enterprise IT / Workforce Technology / Global Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
IT strategy formulation, team leadership and development, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making, operational complexity management, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Experience scaling internal technology functions, cross-functional collaboration, vision setting
Technologies
AI, automation tools, device management systems, network infrastructure
Responsibilities
Translate business priorities into a technology roadmap, lead and develop high-performing teams, build workforce technology experience, establish a culture of measurement using data, represent IT in org-level forums, own high-priority initiatives
Seniority
Director, strategy & mentorship
