Canva's unique approach to engineering revolves around scalable growth and collaborative processes. To manage its rapid expansion from dozens to potentially thousands of engineers, Canva emphasizes a culture of pragmatic excellence and continuous learning.
Teams operate autonomously with a flat hierarchy, where roles like "Coaching," "Facilitating," and "Navigating" are seen not as fixed titles but as responsibilities that are periodically rotated among team members.
This model fosters a sense of ownership and adaptability across the organization. Furthermore, Canva has institutionalized its values and practices through collaborative development, ensuring these principles are universally understood and embraced.
Regularly scheduled skill journeys and an internal educational platform, "Canva University," support ongoing professional development and help integrate new engineers, maintaining high standards of innovation and execution as the company scales.
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