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Analytics Engineer - Marketing

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional spaces in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. You have the flexibility to work from the office, home, or a mix of both—it’s your choice. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales, change is part of our DNA. While your role will evolve over time, here’s a flavour of what you’ll be working on when you start:

Building Marketing Data Pipelines: Develop, maintain, and improve data pipelines to ensure marketing data is available, accurate, and optimised for insights.
Develop Privacy-Centric Pipelines: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that integrate privacy-first principles.
Enhancing Marketing Data Models: Build and refine marketing-related data models in the data warehouse, ensuring scalability and compliance with platform standards.
Streamlining Processes: Create automation solutions to simplify reporting and analytics processes, freeing up time for high-value work.
Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with marketers, product managers, data scientists, and engineers to align on projects and deliverables.

You're probably a match if…

You have proven experience as an Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or in a similar role.
You’re proficient in SQL and have experience working with modern data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
You have experience building data pipelines and working with ETL/ELT or reverse ETL tools like dbt, Airflow, Census or similar.
You have worked with programming languages such as Python to create data integrations with API endpoints.
You understand the needs of marketing teams and are comfortable translating their requirements into data solutions (desirable).
You know how to work with internal legal teams to align on data governance, consent and privacy standards across our marketing data stack.
You thrive on collaboration and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You’re detail-oriented, ensuring data accuracy and reliability in all deliverables.

About the team

The Marketing Data team is part of the broader Marketing Analytics group at Canva. We work closely with marketing teams to unlock the power of data, supporting campaigns, measuring impact, and driving actionable insights. Our team is a mix of engineers and analysts, all working together to ensure Canva’s marketing efforts are data-driven and impactful.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard—and we do—but you’ll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

Equity packages: We want our success to be yours too.
Inclusive parental leave policy: Supporting all parents and carers.
Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance: Supporting your wellbeing, social connection, office setup, and more.
Flexible leave options: Empowering you to recharge and take time for what matters most.

Other stuff to know

We value unique experiences and skills. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we’d still love to hear from you.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and its culture. Let us know your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Let’s make an impact together!

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What You Should Know About Analytics Engineer - Marketing, Canva

Are you ready to make a splash in the world of marketing data? As an Analytics Engineer at Canva, based in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia, you will be at the forefront of a mission to redefine design experiences. We get it—job hunting can be a bit overwhelming, so let’s dive straight in! In your role, you'll build and maintain robust marketing data pipelines that ensure our data is not just available, but also accurate and optimized for insightful analysis. Your ability to create privacy-centric pipelines will be critical as we prioritize our users' privacy. Collaboration is key here at Canva, and you'll work closely with marketers, product managers, and data scientists, brainstorming exciting projects that drive our marketing impact. With a strong background in SQL, experience with modern data warehouses like Snowflake or BigQuery, and a knack for creating data integrations using Python, you'll be perfectly equipped to make an impact. We're looking for individuals who value teamwork, are detail-oriented, and can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams. Plus, we offer flexible working arrangements, equity packages, and a supportive environment for parents and caregivers. So if you're passionate about data and eager to contribute to a culture of creativity and innovation, join us in making an impact at Canva!

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What are the responsibilities of an Analytics Engineer at Canva?

As an Analytics Engineer at Canva, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing data pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and optimizing insights from our marketing efforts. You'll also work on building privacy-centric pipelines, enhancing marketing data models, and streamlining analytics processes while collaborating with various teams to translate marketing needs into effective data solutions.