Staff Data Scientist (Growth)

TL;DR

Staff Data Scientist (Growth): Solving complex, high-visibility growth and revenue problems for a global design platform with an accent on impact sizing, opportunity modeling, and data-driven decision making. Focus on building revenue models, quantifying strategic initiatives, and translating ambiguous business questions into actionable insights.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia (Hybrid)

Company

Canva is a global design platform redefining how the world experiences design.

What you will do

• Drive proactive problem-solving by bringing structure and insight to complex, ambiguous business challenges.
• Collaborate closely with leaders across Product, Growth, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to size opportunities and assess impact.
• Contribute to high-visibility initiatives that influence company-wide goals and long-term strategic direction.
• Build revenue models, evaluate trade-offs, and quantify the potential impact of strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights that empower stakeholders to make confident choices.

Requirements

• Expert-level SQL competency with experience in Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience handling large datasets.
• Prior experience in a tech company with knowledge of growth accounting and product funnels.
• Familiarity with subscription-based business models and product-led growth models.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with integrating AI solutions into data analytics workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages to share in the company's success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal causes.
• Hybrid work environment balancing remote flexibility with in-person collaboration.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted virtually.