About this role
About the Role
Canva is searching for outstanding AI Researchers to join the AI Efficiency team in Canva. We are dedicated to the development and optimization of GPU-accelerated efficient AI computing, for design generation, video generation, and more. We focus on pushing the boundary of creating AI models that are not only powerful, bot also computationally efficient. You will be part of this amazing team that tackles AI efficiency from low-level kernel optimization to high-level model distillations, from novel model architecture exploration to creating efficient inference systems. Your contributions will create real impact to Canva’s core products, used by hundreds of millions of active users.
At the moment, this role is focused on:
Designing and advancing state-of-the-art generative AI models across multimodal domains
Improving AI efficiency across the stack, including:
Kernel and graph optimization
Model compilation and systems optimization
Model compression techniques (quantization, distillation)
Efficient model architecture design
Scalable inference systems
Collaborating cross-functionally with research, engineering, and product teams to bring innovations into production
Translating research breakthroughs into impactful features within Canva’s core products
Contributing to the broader AI community through publications at top-tier conferences
What we're looking for
You’re probably a match if you have:
You have strong expertise in foundation models, particularly in generative AI (e.g., diffusion models, LLMs, VLMs)
You bring experience in AI efficiency, such as:
Low-level optimization (kernel/graph)
Model optimization (quantization, distillation, compression)
Efficient architecture design and inference systems
You have a strong academic and/or industry track record, including publications in leading conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR) or meaningful open-source contributions
You’re proficient in tools such as Python, PyTorch, Transformers, Diffusers, Megatron, DeepSpeed, and cloud platforms
You’re a clear communicator who can collaborate effectively across teams
该岗位现面向所有经验阶段的候选人开放，包括社会招聘、2026年及2027年应届毕业生，同时开放实习生岗位。工作地点为北京。欢迎申请，期待你的加入！
Notice: This position is open to candidates at all experience levels, including experienced candidates, 2026 and 2027 graduates, as well as internship opportunities. The role is based in Beijing. We welcome your application and look forward to having you on board!