Talent Scientist

Talent Scientist at Canonical

Join to apply for the Talent Scientist role at Canonical. We are a remote-first, pioneering tech company that inspires people globally and can change the way an organization hires. Our Talent Science team is dedicated to creating objective, scientifically rigorous, and efficient hiring processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent analytics to provide real‑time insights and partner with the business to streamline hiring.
• Conduct in‑depth behavioural talent interviews and provide actionable insights.
• Build relationships with global stakeholders to deliver on the hiring agenda.
• Generate data‑driven insights to support robust decision making.
• Consider the employer brand and candidate experience.
• Review and streamline hiring processes and tools for continuous improvement.
• Work with external partners to maximize return on investment.
• Advance diversity and inclusion, removing unconscious bias from hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors in a Psychology‑based subject.
• Experience hiring talent in technology or consulting.
• Data‑driven mindset with actionable metrics.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving using SQL, Python, or advanced statistics.
• Appreciation for psychometric assessments and behavioural interviewing.
• Strong personal organization and self‑drive for remote work.
• Willingness to travel 2‑4 times a year for up to two weeks each.

Other Desired Skills

• Headhunting experience and coaching senior leadership.
• Statistical significance testing and Bayesian inference or predictive analytics/ML.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn Talent Insights, Greenhouse, DISC profiling, Superset.
• Understanding of psychometric validity and reliability metrics.

What we offer

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.