We are a pioneer remote‑first tech company that champions scientific and data‑driven approaches to talent acquisition. Our Talent Science team partners with hiring leaders to design, evaluate, and refine every hiring step, ensuring we select world‑class talent regardless of location, culture, or background.

This is not a recruiting role – it is about the science of talent and performance, providing evidence‑based insights that empower business stakeholders to make better hiring decisions.

Location

This is a remote position based in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent analytics and provide real‑time insight to the business, partnering with stakeholders to streamline hiring processes.
• Conduct in‑depth behavioural talent interviews, uncovering motivations and behaviours that predict success.
• Build key relationships with global stakeholders, ensuring consistency in hiring practices and monitoring hiring activity.
• Create data‑driven insights, establishing robust, evidence‑based decision frameworks.
• Consider the employer brand and candidate experience in all interactions.
• Review and streamline hiring processes and tools, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external partners and platforms to maximise return on investment.
• Champion diversity and inclusion, reducing unconscious bias and supporting a bias‑free sourcing strategy.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic background (Bachelor’s or Master’s in a psychology‑based discipline).
• Experience hiring talent in technology or consulting.
• Highly data‑driven mindset with measurable outcome orientation.
• Passion for using scientific approaches to predict and measure hiring outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills; experience with SQL and, preferably, Python and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of psychometric assessments and interpretation.
• Experience conducting behavioural, competency‑based interviews and training stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self‑driven, and effective in a remote environment.
• Willingness to travel to company events 2‑4 times a year, up to two weeks each.

Other Skills You May Bring

• Headhunting and sourcing experience; ability to coach senior leadership on industry‑level searches.
• Statistical significance testing with expertise in Bayesian inference, predictive analytics, or machine learning.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Talent Insights, Greenhouse, DISC profiling, Superset.
• Understanding of psychometric validity and reliability metrics.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with bi‑annual 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 and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open‑source company that publishes Ubuntu, a leading platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. Since 2004, we have been a remote‑first organisation that recruits globally and sets a very high standard for excellence.

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Software Development