Senior Data Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (AI/ML): Uncovering product opportunities and influencing the roadmap for the Discovery group by analyzing user behavior and designing experiments with an accent on search and recommendation systems. Focus on building goal metrics, forecasting targets, and delivering actionable insights to improve personalization for millions of users.

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

• Lead data-centric strategy by delivering actionable insights from user behavior data to empower product teams.
• Design and analyze experiments to test hypotheses and influence the product roadmap.
• Develop goal metrics, forecast targets, and build performance dashboards to track product usage patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify business value and engineering constraints.
• Provide general data support to facilitate efficient and informed business decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven track record of influencing business and product decisions using data.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, numerical thinking, and data storytelling.
• Experience with R or Python and handling large datasets.
• Background in experimentation, analytic event design, and data warehousing.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM area with a grounding in mathematics or statistics.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia to support the hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• Experience working with search or recommendation-related datasets.
• Proficiency in using AI tools to increase productivity and impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal growth.
• Hybrid work model balancing remote flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration at the Sydney campus.