Research Scientist Efficient AI AI
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18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
Canva is searching for outstanding AI Researchers to join the AI Efficiency team in Canva. We are dedicated to the development and optimization of GPU-accelerated efficient AI computing for design generation video generation and more. We focus on pushing the boundary of creating AI models that are not only powerful bot also computationally efficient. You will be part of this amazing team that tackles AI efficiency from low-level kernel optimization to high-level model distillations from novel model architecture exploration to creating efficient inference systems. Your contributions will create real impact to Canvas core products used by hundreds of millions of active users.
At the moment this role is focused on:
Designing and advancing state-of-the-art generative AI models across multimodal domains
Improving AI efficiency across the stack including:
Kernel and graph optimization
Model compilation and systems optimization
Model compression techniques (quantization distillation)
Efficient model architecture design
Scalable inference systems
Collaborating cross-functionally with research engineering and product teams to bring innovations into production
Translating research breakthroughs into impactful features within Canvas core products
Contributing to the broader AI community through publications at top-tier conferences
Qualifications :
What were looking for
Youre probably a match if you have:
You have strong expertise in foundation models particularly in generative AI (e.g. diffusion models LLMs VLMs)
You bring experience in AI efficiency such as:
Low-level optimization (kernel/graph)
Model optimization (quantization distillation compression)
Efficient architecture design and inference systems
You have a strong academic and/or industry track record including publications in leading conferences (e.g. NeurIPS ICML ICLR CVPR) or meaningful open-source contributions
Youre proficient in tools such as Python PyTorch Transformers Diffusers Megatron DeepSpeed and cloud platforms
Youre a clear communicator who can collaborate effectively across teams
Additional Information :
该岗位现面向所有经验阶段的候选人开放包括社会招聘2026年及2027年应届毕业生同时开放实习生岗位工作地点为北京欢迎申请期待你的加入
Notice: This position is open to candidates at all experience levels including experienced candidates 2026 and 2027 graduates as well as internship opportunities. The role is based in Beijing. We welcome your application and look forward to having you on board!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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