Canva is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to reimagine how people interact with our product. You will build the AI that powers conversational experiences, working on large models and designing scalable systems used across Canva. This is a hands-on role where you will write code, shape features, and take ideas from prototype to production.

What You'll Do

Build a flexible and scalable conversational AI platform to serve diverse use cases without custom implementations.
Fine-tune and evaluate LLM-based models to improve performance, efficiency, and user experience.
Contribute to platform engineering across both ML and backend systems.
Explore integrations with industry-standard tools and best practices like MCP and A2A.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver impactful AI features.
Mentor other Machine Learning Engineers and lift engineering quality and excellence.

What We're Looking For

A strong bias for action and a product-minded approach to engineering.
Experience getting hands-on, working side-by-side with software engineers, writing Python production code (including Java Backend where needed), and solving complex engineering problems.
Deep experience building and deploying ML-powered products, particularly in conversational AI.
Ability to influence roadmap decisions and thrive in ambiguous environments.
Passion for keeping up with the rapidly evolving AI space and proactively experimenting with emerging techniques.

Technical Stack

Python
Java Backend

Team & Environment

Part of the Canva AI Group, working side-by-side with software engineers.

Benefits & Compensation

Equity packages.
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.
Flexible leave options.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position open to candidates in Australia and New Zealand.

We know that great engineers come from a variety of backgrounds, and we value passion, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as specific experience. Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture.