Graduate Talent Scientist

About the Position

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our Talent Science team aims to ensure that we follow objective, scientifically rigorous, and efficient processes to select the best new colleagues regardless of location, culture, or background. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team at the entry level. You will possess a psychology-based degree with an exceptional academic track record from high school and bring relevant experience from the field of talent.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to assess candidates using behavioral interview techniques.
• Gain a deep appreciation of the use of psychometrics in the workplace.
• Work on process and documentation efficiencies that fuel our hiring practices.
• Contribute to projects that drive successful hiring outcomes, requiring advanced analytics skills to integrate data to draw insights.
• Build excellent stakeholder relationships to help design and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Gain a deep understanding of our systems and platforms to problem-solve and support on hiring questions.
• Be at the forefront of ticket support and company channel questions, helping to solve issues as you gain a deep understanding of our processes.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in psychology or a people-based subject.
• Advanced analytical ability to dissect and analyze data using SQL, with Python and/or advanced statistical analysis advantageous.
• Exposure to the topic of talent through university degree coursework, a relevant internship, or first job.
• A passion for working in the technology space with evidence as to why.
• Results-driven with the ability to work at pace, with strong project management skills to roadmap, plan, and deliver objectives working with the team.
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
• Drive, ambitious, and curious to own breakthroughs in the talent field.
• Ability to travel internationally 2-4 times a year, for company events, occasionally for two weeks.

Nice to Have

• Advanced theory of psychometrics.
• A deep understanding of the topic of intrinsic motivation.

We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly 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 to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

About the Company

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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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