Lead Research Scientist

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Buscojobs Full time
Overview

Lead Research Scientist - Generative AI role at Canva. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about cultivating talent, shaping a research vision, and partnering cross-functionally to embed cutting-edge AI into delightful user experiences. The team will coach a group of world-class scientists, advance the foundational model roadmap, and translate academic breakthroughs into product experiences.

Location: Canva, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. This role is remote-friendly within Australia or New Zealand, with flexibility in how and where you work.

Responsibilities
  • Coaching and mentoring a high-performing team of research scientists.
  • Setting research strategy in alignment with Canva's AI and product goals.
  • Guiding technical direction across foundational model development, experimentation, and evaluation.
  • Partnering cross-functionally to ensure research translates into product impact.
  • Representing Canva in the global AI community through publications, talks, or open-source contributions.
Qualifications / You're Probably a Match If You
  • Have led research or applied science teams, with a strong track record of coaching and impact.
  • Possess expert knowledge and experience with GANs, Diffusion Models, VAEs, and Autoregressive Models.
  • Are deeply skilled in ML, AI, or foundational model development and training — and still enjoy being hands-on.
  • Excel at translating cutting-edge research into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Bring strategic thinking and scientific rigor to project direction and problem solving.
  • Thrive in collaborative environments and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Stay current with research trends and are energized by continuous learning.
What's in it for you

We offer a stack of benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work. Equity packages, inclusive parental leave, an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and home office setup, and flexible leave options are among the perks.

  • 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 wellbeing, social connection, home 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 for more info.

Other Stuff To Know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Interviews are predominantly conducted virtually.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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