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Head of Platform Data Science
Location
Australia
Posted
128 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Platform Data Science
Canva
• Coaching a team of ~20 data specialists across three teams: Product Platform Data, Infrastructure Data, and Central Data Science • Partnering closely with Platform and Infrastructure Engineering leaders to shape and execute Canva’s Platform and Infrastructure data strategy • Responsible for overseeing the data science roadmap of core data infrastructure such as Canva's Experimentation Platform • Driving technical excellence and championing data-informed decision-making around platform performance, system reliability, and developer productivity • Leading analytics projects that influence how Canva builds scalable systems to serve billions of users • Enabling strategic investments in AI and advanced analytics to improve cost optimization, capacity planning, and system observability • Owning project prioritisation and capacity planning across three highly specialized and interconnected data teams
Job Requirements
- You’ve led high performing data science and analytics teams responsible for delivering impact at scale
- You can shape data roadmaps and partner effectively with engineering and product stakeholders
- You have deep knowledge of experimentation platform design, system performance analysis, automation and scaling of data systems and processes
- You’re a clear communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and business audiences
- You’ve successfully managed complex projects across multiple teams with different mandates
- You’re excited by the opportunity to elevate how data shapes decision-making at scale
Benefits
- 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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