Canva · 4 months ago
Senior Research Engineer - Datasets
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$220K/yr - $280K/yrCanva is a company dedicated to empowering the world to design, and they are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to enhance their generative AI models. In this role, you will manage the lifecycle of critical datasets, focusing on data curation, statistical analysis, and synthetic data generation to improve model performance and alignment with user preferences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Graphic DesignPhoto EditingPublishingSoftwareWeb Design
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable pipelines for processing and curating large datasets of human design feedback
Research and develop ML models to generate high-quality synthetic data for training and fine-tuning
Own the design and implementation of human evaluation workflows, including creating guidelines and quality rubrics
Prepare datasets for automated evaluation systems and conduct deep analysis of their outputs to provide robust signals on model performance and human alignment
Design and analyze experiments to measure the real-world impact of our models on design quality
Conduct deep-dive analyses into model performance to identify failure modes and guide future development
Qualification
Required
A strong aesthetic sense, with a background or demonstrated passion for visual design or human-computer interaction
Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Extensive experience with designing and implementing large-scale data processing workflows using libraries like Pandas and data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake
Solid understanding of statistical methods, including experimental design, A/B testing, and quality evaluation systems
Preferred
Experience with generative AI and synthetic data generation is highly desirable
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) for data storage, processing, and MLOps related to dataset management
Experience with MLOps practices and tools specifically for data versioning, lineage, and pipeline automation
Ability to develop data visualization or data collection interfaces (e.g., TypeScript, Python)
Benefits
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
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
Company
Canva
Canva is an online design and visual communication platform that provides design tools for non-designers.
Founded in 2013
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
FidelityQuadrant Private EquityStack Capital
2025-08-20Secondary Market
2024-10-31Secondary Market
2024-05-02Secondary Market· $328.51M
Leadership Team
Melanie Perkins
CEO & Co-founder
Cameron Adams
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer
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