AI/ML Researcher at Huawei Canada | Markham, Ontario

About the Team The Human-Machine Interaction Lab at Huawei Canada brings together researchers, engineers, and designers from around the world. The team explores new ways for people to interact with technology, focusing on user-centered design and collaboration. Projects span interactive systems, advanced sensing, wearables, IoT, and multimodal interfaces, all aimed at improving how users experience technology. Role Overview This is a 12-month contract position based in Markham, Ontario. The AI/ML Researcher will work on developing and prototyping artificial intelligence and machine learning models for next-generation products, including smartphones, smart glasses, and wearables. Main Responsibilities Prototype and implement AI and ML models to support development of intelligent consumer products. Conduct literature reviews and collaborate with internal teams to explore new concepts. Evaluate model performance, optimize AI solutions, and strengthen product-level AI features. Present research findings to internal teams and partner with product groups to move prototypes toward real-world solutions. Compensation Total compensation for this contract (based on 2,080 hours annually) ranges from $106,000 to $156,000, depending on education, experience, and expertise.

About the Team The Emerging Storage Lab at Huawei Canada's Toronto and Vancouver Research Centres focuses on developing next-generation storage technologies. The group includes graduate engineers and scientists from a range of backgrounds, from recent graduates to experienced professionals. Together, the team investigates topics in data management and AI-driven storage to advance the field. Role Overview: Co-op Researcher in AI Storage This co-op position centers on research and development for AI storage solutions at Huawei Canada in Markham, Ontario. Main Responsibilities Research new Network Filesystem storage solutions, with an emphasis on metadata management and improving data access algorithms. Carry out thorough system testing to verify the reliability and availability of storage solutions. Develop methods for problem determination, including root cause analysis and resolution within storage environments. Participate in daily stand-ups and bi-weekly meetings to monitor progress, address challenges, and coordinate project priorities. Compensation Total target annual compensation for this co-op role ranges from $58,000 to $104,000, depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Department Assistant (12-Month Contract)Location: Markham, OntarioCompany: Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. About the Team The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab at Huawei Canada focuses on research and development in distributed data systems. The team works on advanced cloud serverless solutions, integrating core infrastructure with new database technologies. Projects tackle challenges such as cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query models, and optimizing data transfers with RDMA. Team members collaborate to advance Huawei's global AI infrastructure. What You Will Do Support the department director and managers with a wide range of administrative and office management tasks. Arrange travel, manage bookings, and coordinate reservations for senior staff and other employees. Handle logistics for team activities, including meetings, seminars, workshops, special projects, and events like awards or social gatherings. Take meeting minutes and track follow-up actions. Assist with basic system and document management for procurement projects. Prepare and submit expense reports, process invoices, and manage related administrative duties. Maintain a professional office environment and represent the team positively to visitors, suppliers, and external contacts. Perform personal assistant tasks as needed, such as arranging lunches or running errands. Take on other duties as assigned. Compensation Total target annual compensation ranges from $48,000 to $94,000, depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About the Team The Quality & Operation Department at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. supports key areas such as Procurement, Finance, and IT Services. This group plays a central role in upholding quality standards and ensuring smooth operations, often working under tight deadlines to solve complex challenges. Role Overview This is a 12-month contract position based in Markham, Ontario. The Project Assistant works closely with the project manager and team members, helping to keep projects on track and supporting daily operations. Main Responsibilities Work alongside the project manager and team to support productivity. Contribute at each stage of the project lifecycle by collaborating with colleagues. Organize and track project schedules, making sure deadlines are met. Coordinate efforts within the team to keep communication clear and effective. Prepare and deliver both verbal and written updates on project status to management. Handle administrative duties, including research and data analysis. Uphold client confidentiality and respond to client needs as required. Compensation Total target annual compensation for this role ranges from $48,000 to $94,000. The final amount depends on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in Windowing and Graphics.About Our Team:Our Web Technology Lab is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to enhancing the rendering capabilities of ArkUI and web content. We focus on customizing GPU drivers, optimizing the Chrome rendering architecture for TBDR GPU targets, and developing advanced concurrent web layouts to elevate performance and user experience.Key Responsibilities:Drive pre-research and breakthroughs in next-generation 2D graphics rendering technologies, with an emphasis on architecture-level innovations such as dynamic fixed pipelines and data-driven rendering.Architect and optimize the 2D graphics stack and window system for terminal operating systems, such as OpenHarmony, to enhance performance while minimizing power consumption under heavy loads.Monitor and analyze the evolution and design of current OS graphic frameworks.The total target annual compensation for this role ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, commensurate with education, experience, and proven expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Legal Counsel and be part of a dynamic team that supports critical operations across various business functions.Team Overview:Our Quality & Operation Department is at the forefront of Huawei Canada's initiatives, providing essential support from procurement to finance and IT services. We pride ourselves on delivering world-class service, adeptly navigating complex challenges and tight deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and operational excellence.Position Highlights:Deliver expert legal support to facilitate business operations.Draft, assess, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including procurement agreements, leases, and service agreements.Advise internal teams on diverse legal matters such as employment law, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.Provide guidance on litigation, settlements, and dispute resolution processes.Collaborate with headquarters in China to adapt legal requirements for the Canadian context.Monitor legislative changes and manage external counsel resources.Offer legal insights on emerging issues as necessary.

Join Huawei Canada as a Machine Learning Engineer in a permanent role!About Our Team:At the Human-Machine Interaction Lab, we harness global talent to innovate the synergy between humans and technology. Our focus on user-centered design drives us to improve human-computer interaction through cutting-edge research. Our diverse team of researchers, engineers, and designers collaborates to create groundbreaking interactive systems, sensing technologies, IoT solutions, and computer vision applications. Our mission is to elevate user experiences with impactful products and innovative research.The Role:Design and implement machine learning models for solar and wind energy forecasting, aiding both real-time operations and strategic energy planning.Develop data-driven solutions for digital twin platforms of renewable energy plants, including real-time generation simulations, weather-driven scenario analyses, and performance diagnostics.Engage with various data sources, such as SCADA systems, historical generation data, meteorological data, satellite imagery, and spatial metadata.Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering and research teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.Annual compensation for this role ranges from $106,000 to $156,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Compiler Engineer and play a pivotal role in advancing innovative technologies.About Our Team:Our Heterogeneous Compiler Lab is at the forefront of compiler research and development. Led by a team of distinguished experts, we are well-known for our contributions to the LLVM Compiler Infrastructure project. Our focus is on creating diverse compiler collaborations that enhance AI, GPU, and CPU architectures, tackling complex challenges in heterogeneous compilation and software-hardware co-design across various applications including AI, graphics, gaming, and mobile technology.Key Responsibilities:Engineer, develop, and rigorously test software solutions to meet diverse business needs across a broad product range.Evaluate and enhance software system performance while contributing to software and hardware co-design initiatives.Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to gather project requirements and establish development plans for software productization.Lead scrums, project planning sessions, and engage in team-building activities.Guide junior developers through mentoring sessions, code reviews, and career advancement discussions.Investigate industry trends and propose innovative technical directions for the team.The total target annual compensation for this role ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, contingent on education, experience, and proven expertise.

Huawei Canada is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team on a permanent basis.Team Overview:As a strategic partner for Huawei Canada, our Human Resource Department is essential in attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent while ensuring adherence to corporate and legal standards. We focus on employee well-being and professional development, fostering a collaborative and successful culture. Our commitment lies in aligning workforce strategies with Huawei's vision, promoting sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and implementation of HR initiatives, including talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.Support managers with a variety of HR matters, such as employee relations, compliance with HR policies, and addressing performance challenges.Oversee local recruitment efforts and coordinate with Recruiters.Assist in creating and managing programs, procedures, and guidelines that align with Corporate HR and Business objectives.Administer HR policies and programs to support the HR team effectively.Conduct data analysis to facilitate the implementation of HR programs and processes related to talent, performance, compensation, and organizational design.Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related issues, talent identification, organizational planning, and employee relations.The total target annual compensation for this role is competitive, ranging from $80,000 to $130,000, based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab at Huawei Canada in Markham works on global data analytics platforms. This team combines software and hardware expertise to improve data efficiency in storage and runtime. Projects include developing advanced GPU architectures for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications, always with future needs in mind. The group aims to advance algorithm performance and training efficiency across industries to support long-term competitiveness. Role overview This internship centers on research and development for AI foundation model training. The focus is on supporting and optimizing large language models (LLMs), code models, and multimodal models. The work involves model architecture improvements, running experiments, applying post-training optimization techniques, and exploring continual learning. Hardware-aware strategies to boost model efficiency are part of the scope. Key responsibilities Assist in developing and refining foundation models, including architecture improvements and experimental work. Apply post-training optimization and investigate continual learning methods. Help build and improve distributed training and inference systems, including parallelization strategies such as model, tensor, and data parallelism. Support operator-level and computational graph optimizations, and participate in performance benchmarking and analysis. Work closely with hardware architects and algorithm engineers on research, experiments, and prototyping to enhance system and model performance. Compensation Total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $58,000 to $104,000, depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as an AI Agent Intern Researcher for a 12-month internship opportunity. This role allows you to immerse yourself in groundbreaking AI technologies.About Our TeamThe Technology Planning and Cooperation Department is at the forefront of shaping long-term technology strategies and pioneering innovations across CARI. Collaborate with senior researchers, system architects, and industry leaders, focusing on next-generation AI technologies and intelligent systems like foundation models and AI agents.Our group thrives at the convergence of technology foresight, advanced research, and prototype development, transforming visionary concepts into experimental systems and early-stage technology prototypes.This internship offers a unique chance to work on pioneering AI subjects while developing real technical prototypes that could shape future platforms and products.Internship Overview:We seek enthusiastic PhD Research Interns dedicated to exploring innovative AI technologies and developing experimental prototypes. The internship will involve AI agents, foundation models, and intelligent systems, merging technological insights with research and system prototyping.Interns will engage with cutting-edge topics, including AI agents and autonomous developer systems, while constructing experimental prototypes that may significantly influence future products and research pathways.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor advancements in AI/ML, foundation models, AI agents, and AI systems to uncover emerging technological opportunities.Evaluate research literature and industry trends to derive technical insights and potential research trajectories.Contribute to internal research reports and briefings on cutting-edge AI technologies and innovations.Design and develop experimental prototypes to investigate new AI architectures and system concepts.Build early-stage systems pertaining to AI agents, multi-agent systems, developer agents, and AI-native software platforms.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Researcher specializing in Embodied AI.About Our Team:Established in 2012, the Noah’s Ark Lab has become a leading research institution, achieving notable success in both academic and industrial realms. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and its applications for the betterment of society and our organization. We are committed to impactful and long-term projects aimed at enhancing cutting-edge research and integrating innovative solutions into our products, which include LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving technologies.Position Overview:Collaborate with a team of skilled researchers to tackle real-world challenges in the field of Embodied AI.Design and implement state-of-the-art methodologies for Embodied AI applications, focusing on areas such as generative AI, representation learning, foundational models, reasoning, planning, data generation and augmentation, reinforcement learning, and low-level control.Convert mathematical problem definitions and model specifications into efficient, executable code.Conduct evaluations and empirical studies utilizing robotic platforms in both simulated environments and real-world settings.Develop high-impact intellectual properties (e.g., patents) and contribute to research publications in premier AI conferences and journals.

About the Team Noah’s Ark Lab, established in 2012, drives research at Huawei Canada with a focus on artificial intelligence. The lab’s work spans both academic and industry applications, supporting projects that shape AI’s future in areas such as large language models, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. The team is committed to long-term research that directly informs Huawei’s products and services. Role Overview The Senior Researcher in Physical AI will join the Markham, Ontario team to tackle practical challenges in Embodied AI and Spatial AI. This position blends foundational research with real-world application, working closely with other researchers and engineers. Key Responsibilities Work with a multidisciplinary team to address challenges in Embodied AI and Spatial AI, connecting research outcomes to practical solutions. Develop and test new methodologies for Physical AI, focusing on areas such as robotic foundation models, world models, multimodal representation learning, reasoning and planning, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and low-level control. Translate problem definitions and model designs into production-ready code, supporting rapid experimentation and iteration. Design and conduct experiments on both simulation and real-world robotics platforms, including data collection, evaluation, and performance analysis. Collaborate across research, infrastructure, and robotics teams to create a feedback loop between data, models, and real-world performance. Contribute to patents and publish research in leading AI and robotics venues. Compensation Total target annual compensation for this role ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, depending on educational background, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Strategic Researcher Intern and embark on a 12-month journey to explore groundbreaking advancements in AI computing.About Our Team:Our Technology Planning and Cooperation Department drives strategic innovation across Huawei Canada. Collaborate with leading experts to investigate emerging technology areas and participate in strategic planning that aligns with our long-term vision. This role provides a unique opportunity to integrate both technical and business acumen.Key Responsibilities:Engage in academic conferences and evaluation initiatives, contributing valuable technical insights.Support technical path analysis and conduct research on next-gen computing and AI technologies, while regularly monitoring the latest trends and technology evolution.Identify key technological challenges and investigate disruptive technologies, architectures, components, and algorithms to tackle these issues.Work collaboratively with team members to analyze the relationships between computing systems and AI.

Join Huawei Canada as an Intern Researcher in AI Agent Evaluation!The Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab, established in 2014, serves as Huawei Cloud's technical innovation hub in Canada. Our lab is dedicated to pioneering research and development in advanced cloud technologies, facilitating the productization and continual enhancement of our technical breakthroughs. We focus on cutting-edge areas such as cloud-native databases, intelligent SQL engines, LLM/Agent infrastructure, and LLM/Agent Evaluation Technology. Our collaborative environment with industry experts empowers us to build a competitive cloud platform.About the Role:Engage in groundbreaking research aimed at enhancing the capabilities and evaluation methods of large language model-based agents, contributing to the development of the next generation of dependable AI systems.Your focus will be on tackling fundamental challenges associated with deploying AI agents in complex, long-term tasks, particularly in managing context, reasoning under uncertainty, and ensuring consistent behavior.You will employ formal reasoning, causal inference, and theoretical foundations in your research strategies to deeply understand agent behavior across various environments.This position is research-centric, requiring you to define complex problems, conduct thorough experiments, and contribute to publishable findings rather than developing production-ready systems.The ultimate goal is to create principled methods and theoretical underpinnings that drive significant advancements in agent evaluation and autonomous reasoning.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Researcher in our dynamic team focused on AI-powered big data solutions.About Our Team:The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to developing a state-of-the-art global data analytics platform, structured into three specialized teams using cutting-edge programming technologies. Our focus lies in full-stack innovations, including software-hardware co-design and enhancing data efficiency at both storage and runtime layers. We’re also pioneering next-generation GPU architectures aimed at gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.Our lab's mission is to bolster algorithm performance and training efficiency across industries, ensuring sustained competitiveness in the market.Key Responsibilities:Monitor emerging trends and advancements in big data and AI systems within both industry and academia. Conduct thorough analyses to pinpoint the trajectory of groundbreaking technologies for AI-centric big data systems.Engage collaboratively with stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of their business needs, translating these into innovative technology solutions that align with organizational goals.Identify and define essential software requirements and features, develop a proof-of-concept (PoC) infrastructure for our AI-driven big data system, optimizing its performance and cost-effectiveness.Seamlessly integrate the PoC system into our existing products and facilitate its transition to the production team.Generate intellectual property like patents and trade secrets based on research outcomes and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.Present research results at conferences and engage in collaborations with external research institutions and universities.

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher focused on Web Technologies and AI!About Our Team:Our Web Technology Lab is at the forefront of developing innovative architectures that enhance the rendering capabilities of ArkUI and web content. Our research initiatives involve customizing GPU drivers for superior web rendering, optimizing Chrome’s rendering architecture for TBDR GPU targets, developing concurrent web layout techniques, and utilizing vertical integration to enhance performance and user experience.Job Responsibilities:Identify essential technologies addressing key challenges in the web and AI domains.Conduct research and implement corresponding proofs of concept (PoC).Contribute to the preparation and writing of technical papers based on research findings.The total target annual compensation ranges from $58,000 to $104,000 based on your education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Strategic Research Intern in our Technology Planning and Cooperation Department for a 12-month internship opportunity.Team Overview:Our Technology Planning and Cooperation Department is at the forefront of strategic innovation within Huawei Canada. Collaborate with seasoned experts to explore emerging technology landscapes and contribute to strategic planning that aligns with Huawei's long-term vision. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to integrate technical acumen with business strategy.Internship Responsibilities:Engage in academic conferences and evaluation activities, offering valuable technical insights.Support technical path analysis by researching next-generation technologies in AI and Large Language Models (LLM), monitoring trends, and understanding the technology evolution roadmap.Assess and identify major innovations in foundational AI and LLM.Generate concise reports and systematic analyses on critical trends and innovations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance innovations with significant potential.

Join Huawei Canada as a Researcher in Technology Strategy on an exciting 6-month contract!About Our Team:Founded in 1991, the IC Lab at Huawei is a premier global fabless semiconductor lab. We are at the forefront of developing innovative semiconductor technologies that power smart devices and enhance mobility solutions. Our Canadian team excels in semiconductor and chipset solutions, driving advancements in the smart home and mobility sectors.Role Overview:Conduct thorough research on cutting-edge technology trends and academic advancements in the AI and Computing network domains, delivering impactful technology reports.Provide strategic insights to the Technology Cooperation team to uncover potential collaboration opportunities with industry and academia.Execute in-depth analysis of ICT technologies and effectively communicate findings to relevant technical teams, demonstrating a solid grasp of technical details.Analyze policies, guidelines, and reports to summarize pertinent viewpoints, aiding in the forecasting of future trends.The annual salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $184,000, depending on your education, experience, and expertise.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent position for a Researcher specializing in Computer Vision and Autonomous Driving.About Our Team:Established in 2012, the Noah’s Ark Lab has become a leading research institution, making significant contributions to the fields of academia and industry. Our mission is to advance artificial intelligence and related domains for the betterment of society and our organization. We are committed to transformative, long-term projects aimed at enhancing cutting-edge research while incorporating innovations into our products and services, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving technologies.Position Overview:Drive research and development in the domains of computer vision and autonomous driving independently.Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams (e.g., planning, perception) to seamlessly integrate computer vision solutions into the comprehensive autonomous driving framework.Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers and interns, cultivating a collaborative and innovative team culture.Contribute to our intellectual property portfolio through patent submissions and academic publications.Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision and machine learning, actively seeking out opportunities for innovation.Manage projects autonomously and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes within set deadlines.