Senior Research Engineer, Video

• Build the next generation of generative video technology, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven storytelling. • Help hundreds of millions of Canva users go from idea to finished video with tools that feel genuinely magical. • Develop and ship cutting-edge multimodal video generation models as part of one of the most exciting product frontiers in AI. • Partner closely with Research Scientists to translate theory into practical, production-grade applications. • Fully remote role within the UK.

• Deep experience developing generative AI models — diffusion models, GANs, or transformers — with real-world application knowledge. • Successfully managed and optimised large-scale distributed training across hundreds of GPUs, understanding the infrastructure trade-offs involved. • Strong understanding of ML principles, with hands-on experience using PyTorch to develop and optimise performant models. • Solid engineering practices: clean code, rigorous testing, CI/CD workflows, and robust observability in production. • Comfortable with ambiguity and end-to-end ownership of complex technical initiatives. • Clear communicator who collaborates with kindness and values knowledge-sharing across teams.

• Experience porting experimental research code into scalable, production-grade systems. • Background working on multimodal generative AI spanning text, image, or video. • Experience investigating and resolving production incidents through root cause analysis.

• Partner with Research Scientists on multimodal generative AI research, translating theory into practical applications. • Port experimental Python code into scalable, testable, production-grade solutions with performance benchmarks. • Design, develop, and implement innovative model architectures and algorithms for multimodal design generation. • Build sustainable ML pipelines supporting continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring of generative models in production. • Optimise and scale models for efficiency, latency, and throughput across large distributed systems. • Enhance and maintain high-quality datasets and annotations to fuel multimodal learning. • Investigate and resolve production incidents through root cause analysis and sustainable fixes. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Canva to build aligned, technically feasible, high-impact solutions.

• Equity packages so Canva's success is shared with you. • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers. • Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and home office setup. • Flexible leave options to recharge and support you personally. • Predominantly virtual interview process.

Canva is on a mission to empower the world to design. Its Engineering team is building the next generation of generative video technology, helping hundreds of millions of users go from idea to finished video with tools that feel genuinely magical.