Engineering Director - Core IT

📋 Description

• Set and deliver Canva's IT strategy and translate priorities into a technology roadmap.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams with a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Build workforce technology experiences from onboarding to tools, AI, automation, and cross-campus
• Use data to track service quality, surface risks early, and report progress to executives.
• Represent IT in org-wide forums to secure investment and strategic alignment.
• Own highest-priority initiatives and ensure on-track delivery.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven IT leadership at meaningful scale with strong relationships with execs and engineering teams.
• Ability to align technology decisions with financial and business outcomes.
• Curiosity about using technology to improve how people work and operate in a fast-growing company.
• Vision-setting, team-building, and maintaining quality without slowing delivery.
• Experience collaborating across multiple campuses and global teams.
• Comfort with data-driven decision-making and stakeholder communication.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity packages.
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents and carers.
• Annual wellbeing and office setup allowance.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs.