Senior Data Scientist - Video (12-month contract)

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

• Validate new UX in core features through experiments in collaboration with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers.
• Build and maintain dashboards for group initiatives, focusing on performance metrics like latency, error rates, and user retention.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to identify data-driven opportunities for product growth and quick wins.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives to guide strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven track record of using data to influence business decisions and drive growth in a customer-facing tech company.
• Strong technical fundamentals in SQL, hypothesis-driven problem solving, numerical reasoning, and metric design.
• Proficiency in R or Python and experience working with large datasets and data warehouses.
• Experience with product funnels, event tracking, and specifically video analytics or content production processes.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia to support the hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• Background in a STEM field, specifically mathematics or statistics.
• Experience or interest in working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options for personal recharge and social impact.
• Hybrid work environment combining remote flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration.