Join Our Dynamic Team at Canva as a Lead Data Scientist - Growth

Explore an exciting career opportunity at Canva, where innovation meets design and data-driven decision-making. We're reaching out to passionate professionals eager to redefine user experience through bespoke design solutions and data intelligence. Greetings to all - whether you say hello, hiya, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, or vítejte!

Understanding that your time is precious during your job search, we aim to provide you with a clear picture of what working at Canva entails, so let's dive straight into the details.

Your New Role and Workspace Flexibility

Canva's main campuses are located in Sydney and Melbourne, with additional co-working spaces across Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. However, we celebrate flexibility in your choice of workspace—whether that's in the office, from the comfort of your home, or a hybrid of both, the choice is yours. This flexibility ensures that you can work in a way that best suits your lifestyle and needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Data Scientist in our Activation subgroup, your main role will involve leveraging extensive datasets to fuel strategic decisions and drive user growth. You will:

• Be the cornerstone of our data-centric approaches, providing actionable insights to leadership and influencing the strategic direction of the team.
• Collaborate with the Activation & Engagement Data Lead to spearhead data initiatives, including the development of tools, ML models, and comprehensive reports.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of data strategies with overarching group objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of skilled data scientists, overseeing project delivery and ensuring high-quality results.
• Design and execute innovative experiments that drive key performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain crucial dashboards to connect data initiatives with real-world business outcomes.

Your background might be a great fit if you:

• Have a proven track record in leading data-centric teams and crafting strategic data roadmaps.
• Possess extensive experience with SaaS datasets and experimental frameworks.
• Are proficient in SQL and have hands-on experience with major data warehousing technologies like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.
• Are skilled in data manipulation and analysis using Python or R.
• Have a knack for optimizing product funnels, running experiments, and building informative dashboards.

About the Activation and Engagement Group

At Canva, the A&E Group is at the forefront of growing our vast user base, which exceeds 170 million monthly active users. We focus on enhancing product experiences, boosting user engagement, and creating viral growth pathways. Our commitment to both quantitative and qualitative research underpins all initiatives, driving continuous improvement and user base expansion.

What's in it for You?

At Canva, our ambitious goals inspire peak performance, but it's not all work and no play! You’ll enjoy benefits designed to ensure your success and wellbeing:

• Competitive equity packages.
• Progressive parental leave policies.
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance catering to your wellbeing and connectivity.
• Flexible leave options that support you across various life situations.

Interested in being part of a company that values your skills, passion, and ability to enhance our vibrant culture? Check out more about our life at Canva at lifeatcanva.com. We're committed to inclusive hiring practices, so please communicate any necessary adjustments during our interview process. We conduct all interviews virtually to accommodate your needs.

Embrace the chance to be part of Canva’s journey and contribute to a platform loved by millions worldwide. Apply today and join us in shaping the future of design!