Talent Scientist
Join Canonical as a Talent Scientist and help build a remote‑first, data‑driven hiring process that attracts the best talent worldwide.
Overview
As a pioneer remote‑first tech company, Canonical attracts a huge number of applicants. Our Talent Science team ensures that hiring decisions are scientifically rigorous, objective, and efficient, regardless of location, culture, or background. You will collaborate closely with Hiring Leads, drive initiatives, automate best practices, and provide expert insights into talent assessments.
Location
Remote position based in the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
* Drive talent analytics to provide real‑time insights, partnering with the business to accelerate hiring processes.
* Conduct in‑depth behavioural talent interviews and deliver actionable insights on motivations and behaviours.
* Build key relationships with global stakeholders to align on hiring agendas and monitor progress.
* Translate data into robust, decision‑support insights.
* Consider employer brand and candidate experience impacts.
* Review and streamline hiring processes and tools for continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with external partners and platforms to maximize ROI.
* Champion diversity and inclusion, removing unconscious bias from hiring practices.
Qualifications
* Exceptional academic background: Bachelors or Masters in a psychology‑based subject.
* Experience in hiring within technology or consulting industries.
* Highly data‑driven mindset with measurable outcomes.
* Passion for scientific approaches to talent selection and predictive hiring outcomes.
* Strong analytical skills: SQL, Python, and/or statistical analysis preferred.
* Experience with psychometric assessments and behavioural interviewing.
* High personal organization and self‑drive for effective remote work.
* Willingness to travel to corporate events 2–4 times a year, up to two weeks each.
Other Skills You May Bring
* Headhunting experience, ability to train senior leaders in talent acquisition.
* Statistical significance testing, Bayesian inference, predictive analytics, or ML.
* Familiarity with LinkedIn Talent Insights, Greenhouse, DISC profiling, Superset.
* Understanding of psychometric validity and reliability metrics.
What We Offer
* Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints in person.
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
* Annual compensation review.
* Recognition rewards.
* Annual holiday leave.
* Maternity and paternity leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Opportunity to travel and meet colleagues worldwide.
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the open‑source movement, publishing Ubuntu – a platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. As a remote‑first company since 2004, we set high standards for excellence and encourage innovation, smarter workflows, and continuous learning.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination, welcoming the diversity of experience, perspectives, and background that makes our team stronger.
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