Senior Machine Learning Engineer (VSP Authoring & Distribution)

TL;DR

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (VSP Authoring & Distribution) (AI/ML): Building and enabling ML solutions across evaluations, training, inference, and data pipelines with an accent on inference performance, serving infrastructure, and platform enablement. Focus on debugging complex AI implementations, optimizing model serving, and creating blueprints that help product teams scale proven patterns.

Company

Canva builds design products and platforms that help people create and share content.

What you will do

• Act as a solution expert across ML domains: evaluations, training, inference, data pipelines, quality, and optimization.
• Partner with product teams to navigate technical challenges and deliver effective ML solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on platform capabilities and how to achieve outcomes efficiently.
• Develop blueprints, patterns, and paved roads to accelerate other teams’ implementations.
• Debug and resolve complex issues by identifying root causes and sharing learnings broadly.
• Balance hands-on problem solving with strategic thinking to scale enablement impact across the organization.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Python expertise with experience in ML frameworks.
• Commercial experience working with Kubernetes (K8s).
• Experience or knowledge building data pipelines.
• Experience or knowledge of model evaluations.
• Experience or knowledge of inference optimization and serving infrastructure.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly within Australia, with flexibility to work from campus spaces or from home (or a mix).
• Equity packages and an inclusive parental leave policy.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs.
• Strong mentoring and growth culture, with emphasis on written design docs and PR reviews.

Hiring process

• All interviews are conducted virtually.
• Hiring decisions are based on experience, skills, passion, and how you enhance Canva and its culture.
• Share pronouns and any reasonable adjustments needed during the interview process.

Location: Sydney, Australia (remote-friendly within Australia)