Staff Data Scientist International (CJKI)

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane Perth and Adelaide. But you have a choice in where and how you work we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What youd be doing in this role
As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. This will give you a flavour of the types of things youll be working on when you start though it will likely evolve over time.

At the moment this role is focused on

• Define the CJKI and International Data Vision & Strategy: Own and shape the end-to-end data strategy for China Japan South Korea and India. Establish how we measure success across highly diverse and complex markets - defining scalable frameworks region-specific KPIs and long-term growth metrics that balance global consistency with local nuance.
• Act as a Strategic Thought Partner to Regional Leadership: Serve as the senior analytics partner to CJKI country leaders and regional marketing leads. Influence investment decisions market expansion priorities and localisation strategy through forward-looking insight-driven recommendations - not just reporting performance but shaping direction.
• Translate Regional Complexity into Global Influence: Ensure the voice of CJKI users is embedded in Canvas global product and growth strategy. Synthesise behavioural trends monetisation dynamics ecosystem constraints and experimentation learnings into clear inputs that influence roadmap decisions.
• Identify Structural Growth Levers: Go beyond surface metrics to uncover structural drivers of growth and friction - including lifecycle drop-offs pricing sensitivity ecosystem dynamics regulatory constraints and localisation gaps unique to CJKI markets.
• Set the Regional Measurement & Experimentation Bar: Define best-in-class experimentation and measurement standards across the not only the region but at Canva. Guide the design interpretation and rollout of experiments pilots and feature launches across multiple markets - ensuring speed rigour and long-term learning.
• Build Scalable Regional Data Foundations: Oversee the evolution of trusted scalable data products that provide visibility into user growth retention monetisation campaign performance and product adoption across CJKI and International ensuring the region operates on strong decision-ready data infrastructure.
• Elevate Craft Across International Data: Act as a force multiplier within the International Data team mentoring Senior Data Scientists setting quality standards sharing reusable frameworks and influencing best practices across regions.

Youre probably a match if

• You have 8 years in data growth or product analytics with impact that spans your team and influences adjacent teams; with demonstrated ownership of a major region business line or strategic domain.
• Youve operated as a trusted advisor to c-level stakeholders influencing decisions at leadership level rather than solely delivering analysis.
• You think in systems - connecting product marketing monetisation lifecycle and market dynamics into coherent growth strategies.
• Youre fluent in English and speak Mandarin Chinese Japanese or Korean - this helps you collaborate deeply with the local teams and understand the cultural nuances that shape how our product lands in market.
• You define long-term measurement philosophies and success frameworks not just dashboards.
• You design and critique complex experimentation programs (multi-market rollouts counter-metrics guardrails power trade-offs) and translate results into clear strategic action.
• You proactively identify ambiguous undefined problems and create clarity alignment and forward motion.
• You balance global scalability with local nuance - knowing when to standardise and when to localise.
• You communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction to diverse audiences from country managers to global product leaders.
• You uplift the craft: share reusable code and documentation review PRs/queries and mentor other data scientists informally to scale good practices.
• You actively leverage AI in your day-to-day work to accelerate insights improve quality and increase impact.
• You bring deep expertise in SQL and Python and are highly proficient in modern analytics stacks (e.g. Snowflake Mode NetSpring Omni) and experimentation platforms (e.g. Pilot or similar).

NicetoHaves

• Experience working in one or more CJKI markets.
• Understanding of platform ecosystems localisation strategy and regulatory considerations in China Japan South Korea or India.
• Experience supporting international product expansion or market entry.
• Passion for Canvas mission and curiosity about how technology adoption varies across cultures.

About the team
This role sits within the International Data Team - a distributed group of Data Scientists who exist to deliver a high-quality understanding of our markets products and users. We turn data into clarity so Canva makes the right decisions at the right time.

CJKI represents one of Canvas most strategically important and complex growth opportunities. The region spans diverse languages regulatory environments digital ecosystems and user behaviours - requiring thoughtful regional strategy deeply connected to our global platform.

As the Staff Data Scientist for International youll be the senior analytics voice - shaping how we define success unlocking structural growth opportunities and ensuring regional insights meaningfully influence Canvas global direction.

If youre excited about operating at the intersection of regional nuance and global scale - and building systems that influence company-wide strategy - this is your opportunity.

Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:
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

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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.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time