Senior Research Scientist - Generative AICanva Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaAbout the RoleAt Canva, we're building a future powered by AI that's as magical as it is impactful.
As a Senior Research Scientist, you'll contribute to that future by advancing foundational models and conducting research that delivers practical, scalable impact.
This role combines hands-on model development with collaborative research — from exploring new architectures to supporting product direction through scientific insights.
You'll work at the intersection of innovation and impact, contributing to our AI research agenda and helping ensure our work reaches millions of users around the world.What You'll DoContribute to research projects that support the development of foundational models across Canva's AI domainsDesign and run experiments to test hypotheses, improve model behavior, and assess real-world performanceTranslate theoretical research and academic papers into robust, production-ready implementations with guidanceHelp develop and refine model architectures and training methodologies to improve outcomesCollaborate closely with ML Engineers to scale models and integrate them into Canva's product ecosystemStay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and open challenges to inform our research directionShare your knowledge internally through documentation and cross-team collaborations, and externally through papers or talks where appropriateWho You AreYou'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.What You'll Learn And How You'll GrowInvolvement in Canva's AI strategy and foundational model developmentOpportunities to learn from and collaborate with experienced researchersExposure to product impact at a global scale (hundreds of millions of users)Dedicated time for self-driven research exploration and experimentationAdditional InformationEquity packages - we want our success to be yours tooInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & moreFlexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personallyCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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