Overview
Senior Research Scientist - Generative AI | Canva
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Join Canva to apply for the Senior Research Scientist - Generative AI role at Canva.
What You'll Do
* Contribute to research projects that support the development of foundational models across Canva's AI domains
* Design and run experiments to test hypotheses, improve model behavior, and assess real-world performance
* Translate theoretical research and academic papers into robust, production-ready implementations with guidance
* Help develop and refine model architectures and training methodologies to improve outcomes
* Collaborate closely with ML Engineers to scale models and integrate them into Canva's product ecosystem
* Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and open challenges to inform our research direction
* Share knowledge internally through documentation and cross-team collaborations, and externally through papers or talks where appropriate
Who You Are
You're someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, connecting research with product application, and has demonstrated scientific and technical skills. You can balance long-term thinking with practical delivery, and you're eager to learn from and collaborate with others.
Qualifications
* Solid expertise in machine learning, particularly in areas like LLMs, vision-language models, generative AI, or multi-modal systems
* A publication record or evidence of research impact in academia or industry
* Experience contributing to research projects from problem formulation through to deployment, with support from more senior team members
* Ability to turn complex theoretical ideas into tangible solutions, and evaluate them rigorously
* A collaborative mindset — you work well with engineers, product teams, and other researchers
What You'll Learn And How You'll Grow
* Involvement in Canva's AI strategy and foundational model development
* Opportunities to learn from and collaborate with experienced researchers
* Exposure to product impact at a global scale (hundreds of millions of users)
* Dedicated time for self-driven research exploration and experimentation
Additional Information
We offer a range of benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.
* Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
* Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
* An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
* Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other notes: We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. Interviews may be conducted virtually and may include problem-solving using an AI tool.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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