Senior Data Scientist - GPTN Region

Location: Team Engineering

Team: Country Vienna / Austria

About the Role

Join Canva's Engineering team in Vienna, Austria as a Senior Data Scientist - GPTN Region, and help redefine how millions design with AI-powered creativity. At Canva, we're building the future of design in Europe, with our Austrian hub at the forefront of AI product innovation. As the first dedicated Regional Data Lead for GPTN (Germany, Poland, Turkey, Netherlands), you'll shape data strategies that connect local user needs with global product magic, empowering teams to create delightful design experiences tailored to diverse cultures. In this hybrid, full-time role, you'll turn complex regional data into compelling stories that drive growth, build custom dashboards for key metrics like user retention and monetization, and partner with marketing, product, and community teams. You'll proactively spot opportunities in user behavior, support A/B tests for new features, and ensure GPTN insights influence Canva's worldwide design innovations— all while thriving in our collaborative, fast-paced culture that celebrates bold ideas and meaningful impact. We're looking for a strategic thinker with strong SQL/Python skills, cross-functional experience, and a passion for data-driven design. If you love building from scratch, bridging local-global gaps, and helping Canva democratize design across Europe, this is your chance to own high-impact work in one of the world's fastest-growing platforms. With competitive pay starting at EUR 80,000, equity, flexible leave, and a Vibe & Thrive allowance, Canva equips you to do your best work while weaving in moments of fun and connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft clear, actionable narratives from complex data insights to inspire action across product teams, regional leadership, and the company
• Proactively identify growth bottlenecks, user behavior shifts, or product mismatches in the GPTN region
• Design and build dashboards from scratch to provide visibility into key GPTN metrics like user growth, retention, monetization, and campaign performance
• Own the end-to-end GPTN data strategy, defining success targets, frameworks, and KPIs tailored to local market nuances
• Partner with local GPTN teams (marketing, country managers, community) and global product/data functions to ensure two-way flow of insights
• Support product and experimentation initiatives by designing and measuring new features, local experiments, and A/B tests
• Bridge regional insights with global priorities to drive data-informed design and growth decisions
• Track and analyze user journeys to optimize Canva's design tools for GPTN markets
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to integrate data into innovative AI-driven design products
• Prioritize high-impact initiatives that align with Canva's mission to democratize design

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience in data analytics, growth, or product analytics roles
• Strong SQL and Python skills for working independently with large, messy datasets
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, growth, ops) to influence decisions
• Proven experience building dashboards and tracking frameworks from the ground up
• Ability to define and track key metrics across the user journey (signups, MAU, retention, monetization)
• Prior exposure to experimentation and A/B testing frameworks
• Familiarity with Canva’s data stack (Looker, Snowflake, Mode, Netspring)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or analyzing European markets, particularly GPTN (Germany, Poland, Turkey, Netherlands)
• Understanding of mobile analytics and behavioral funnels
• Experience supporting product teams or market localization initiatives
• Passion for Canva’s mission and curiosity for how people use technology across cultures

Required Skills

• Advanced SQL querying and data manipulation
• Python for data wrangling and analysis
• Dashboard development (Looker, Mode)
• Data warehousing (Snowflake)
• A/B testing and experimentation frameworks
• User journey metrics analysis (signups, MAU, retention, monetization)
• Storytelling with data for non-technical audiences
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Strategic prioritization in ambiguous environments
• Proactive problem identification and ownership
• Regional market analysis (GPTN focus)
• Communication and narrative crafting
• Bias to action and independent execution
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Netspring)

Benefits

• Equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, office setup, and more
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs
• Hybrid work model in Vienna, Austria, with flexibility to balance office and remote
• Part of Canva's European AI product development hub
• Competitive starting salary of EUR 80,000 gross/year, based on skills and experience
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI design innovations

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.