Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Content Management & Distribution, Teams & Education

Job Description

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 you’d be doing in this role

This year the Content Management & Distribution group is on a mission to launch the AI Powered Canva DAM, a Digital Asset Management product built for our users in the Canva way. We will transform the visual experience for DAM users across Marketing and Sales through AI capabilities that redefine the product space. The Canva DAM is a critical company goal, projecting high ARR and delivering to closed beta in October 2025 with a full GA at Create 2026.

We have a unique opportunity for a Machine Learning Engineer to join this goal and help our teams deliver a suite of new AI Powered features.

What you’ll do

• Play a leading role in designing and prototyping new AI features that back Canva content management, designing and implement the most intricate aspects of the system, showcasing your aptitude for tackling complex technical challenges effectively.

• Propose innovative approaches and solutions to future-proof Canva's product decision platforms and deliver on business outcomes.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers in the Content Management & Distribution group, skilling them up in AI skills and helping them navigate technical challenges.

• Guide the implementation of major projects, planning task breakdown and keeping engineers in sync using excellent verbal and written communication skills, including architectural diagrams.

• Have a widespread impact across the organization by facilitating and orchestrating cross-team initiatives that set a higher standard for reliability, velocity, and security.

• Advocate for best practices that enhance our groups performance and reliability.

You’re probably a good match if

• You’ve applied machine learning to automate complex review processes, especially involving code, UI, or compliance

• You’re skilled in computer vision and screen analysis, and know how to extract insights from UI layouts

• You have experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance automation and intelligent systems

• You know how to build recommendation systems that proactively assist developers

• You’re proficient in Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn

• You thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy collaborating with engineers, UX designers, and PMs

• You love solving real-world challenges by reducing friction and creating smart workflows through the use of AI

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll 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.

Here's a taste of what's 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

Check out lifeatcanva.com 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.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.