TL;DR

Data Science Manager (Video/Media): Leading and coaching a team of data scientists to shape the Video strategy and drive Canva’s growth, with an accent on owning key product metrics, experimentation, and identifying growth levers. Focus on uplifting experimentation standards, data foundations, and translating complex analysis into clear decisions within the video technology domain.

Company

Canva is a design experience platform focused on delivering seamless video creation experiences and driving growth in the fast-moving social media space.

What you will do

  • Partner closely with the Group Product Lead for Video to shape the Video strategy that drives Canva’s growth.
  • Lead and coach a team of embedded data scientists across the Video space.
  • Own key product metrics across the end-to-end video journey.
  • Drive high-quality experimentation from shaping hypotheses to clear rollout recommendations.
  • Identify the biggest growth levers in Video and prioritize for impact.
  • Uplift experimentation standards, metric definitions, and data foundations across the data stack.

Requirements

  • Experience leading and coaching data scientists in a fast-paced product environment.
  • Deep experience in experimentation, retention, and lifecycle analytics.
  • Proficiency in SQL and confidence in using Python or R for deeper analysis.
  • Experience working with large-scale product datasets, balancing rigor with speed.
  • Ability to translate ambiguity into clarity and guide teams toward evidence-based decisions.
  • Desire to develop others and raise the bar for craft and impact.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with video technology and comfortable navigating the technical complexity of media products.

Culture & Benefits

  • Equity packages to share in company success.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers.
  • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
  • Flexible leave options to empower personal growth and recharge.

Hiring process

  • Interviews are conducted virtually.