Senior Principal Researcher - AI Algorithms

Noah’s Ark Lab at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. is a research group established in 2012, located in Markham, Ontario. The team explores artificial intelligence across areas such as large language models, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. Projects often bridge academic research and real-world application, with a focus on long-term impact and integrating new findings into products and services. Role overview The Senior Principal Researcher - AI Algorithms will guide the research direction for AI algorithms at the Markham site. This position sets the vision for AI agents, embodied AI, and reasoning-centric large language models. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on research and cross-team collaboration. What you will do Define and drive the research strategy and technical roadmap for AI agents, embodied AI, and reasoning-focused large language models. Lead a multidisciplinary research team, encouraging scientific rigor, creativity, and quick iteration. Translate research advances into scalable, production-ready AI systems in close partnership with engineering and product teams. Advance the field by conducting original research and establishing internal best practices. Identify new research directions by collaborating with top academic and industry labs. Oversee research investments, infrastructure, and resource allocation to support long-term objectives. Serve as a thought leader by publishing research, delivering keynote talks, and contributing to the global AI community. Location Markham, Ontario, Canada

Huawei Canada is excited to announce an immediate opening for a Senior Principal Researcher specializing in AI for Science.Join Our Innovative Team:At Huawei Canada, our Technology Planning and Cooperation Department is at the forefront of strategic innovation. Collaborate with top experts as we explore new technological frontiers and develop long-term strategies to fulfill Huawei's vision. This unique role allows you to blend both technical prowess and business acumen.As we advance our next-generation computing infrastructure and AI foundation models that seamlessly integrate physics, simulation, and learning at an unprecedented scale, we are seeking a visionary individual who can bridge the gap between scientific AI research and system-level innovation—propelling our mission to merge computing and connectivity, thereby facilitating large-scale AI for Science and simulation intelligence.Key Responsibilities:Engage in groundbreaking research at the intersection of scientific computation and AI infrastructure, focusing on areas such as physics-informed AI, distributed training, and hybrid simulation–ML workflows.Collaborate with Huawei’s Computation and Networking R&D teams to design infrastructure-aware AI models and optimize algorithms alongside hardware.Lead or significantly contribute to AI for Science foundation models in disciplines such as materials science, physics, molecular dynamics, or multi-scale simulations.Develop and prototype distributed training solutions and integrated AI pipelines utilizing Huawei’s MindSpore and Ascend AI ecosystems.Publish research findings in leading ML and scientific venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, JHEP, PRD) and enhance Huawei’s internal intellectual property and R&D assets.Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the strategic planning of Huawei’s AI for Science and Computing Infrastructure initiatives.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Senior Principal Researcher!About Our Team:At the Human-Machine Interaction Lab, we bring together top global talent to revolutionize the interaction between humanity and technology. Our focus on innovation and user-centric design strives to elevate human-computer interaction research. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and designers collaborates to create groundbreaking interactive systems, sensing technologies, wearable devices, IoT systems, and multimodal interfaces. We are committed to delivering impactful products and pioneering research aimed at enhancing user experiences with technology.Position Overview:Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive vision for next-generation AI agent-focused multimodal interaction systems, defining agent capabilities in perception, reasoning, and action through diverse signals (voice, vision, touch, context).Craft interaction models that prioritize agent autonomy and collaboration, shifting away from traditional GUI/VUI to intent-driven, context-aware interactions.Oversee the design of cohesive multimodal experiences across various platforms (mobile, automotive, wearables, smart environments), ensuring consistency and adaptability.Direct the integration of advanced multimodal foundation models (such as VLM and multimodal LLMs) into practical interaction systems.Rapidly iterate from concept to deployable solutions, assessing usability, latency, feedback loops, and real-world performance prior to launch.Identify and capitalize on opportunities to unify interaction frameworks across modalities, minimizing fragmentation among voice, visual, and physical interfaces.Drive holistic experience design, encompassing perception, reasoning, response, and user feedback rather than focusing solely on isolated component enhancements.Remain knowledgeable about emerging industry trends (e.g., AI agents, multimodal interfaces) and integrate them into our research and development processes.

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.

Noah’s Ark Lab at Huawei Canada, established in 2012, is known for its research in artificial intelligence. The team contributes to both academic and industry advancements, with projects spanning large language models, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. The lab’s work aims to drive progress for Huawei and the broader technology community. Role overview The Senior AI Agent Researcher, based in Markham, Ontario, will focus on designing and developing advanced AI agents. This role emphasizes translating leading research into practical, scalable systems. What you will do Design and build AI agents that use large language models for autonomous reasoning, planning, and task execution. Develop features such as memory, tool use, self-reflection, and long-term decision-making within agent systems. Create and enhance multi-agent systems to enable collaboration, coordination, and complex problem-solving. Integrate AI agents with external tools, APIs, and real-world systems to achieve end-to-end automation. Advance research in reasoning-enhanced large language models, agent alignment, and embodied intelligence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bring research concepts into production-ready solutions. Compensation Total target annual compensation ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Senior Researcher specializing in Voice AI.Team Overview:Join the Human-Machine Interaction Lab, where we bring together top talents from around the globe to transform the interaction between humans and technology. Our team is dedicated to pioneering innovative, user-centered designs and advancing research in human-computer interaction. We collaborate across various disciplines, developing groundbreaking interactive systems, sensing technologies, wearable and IoT devices, human factors, computer vision, and multimodal interfaces. Our mission is to elevate user experiences through impactful products and state-of-the-art research.Role Responsibilities:Engage in advanced research and rapid prototyping in the areas of speech and audio AI, including but not limited to speech enhancement, separation, recognition, speaker modeling, and audio-language/vision models.Design, implement, and critically evaluate cutting-edge deep learning architectures for effective speech and audio comprehension.Contribute to the development of Huawei’s next-generation intelligent products, such as smartphones, earbuds, wearables, and smart glasses, by innovating audio AI functionalities.Work collaboratively with research scientists, software engineers, and product teams to convert research findings into operational systems.Maintain awareness of emerging technologies in audio, multimodal, and large foundation models, contributing to publications, patents, and product innovations.Share research advancements and results with both internal and external stakeholders.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Researcher in our Emerging Storage Lab!About Our Team:Our Emerging Storage Lab, located at Huawei Canada's Toronto and Vancouver Research Centres, is dedicated to pioneering next-generation storage technologies. Our diverse team of skilled computer engineers and scientists, with experience ranging from recent graduates to industry veterans with over 20 years of expertise, is at the forefront of innovation. We explore various aspects of storage technology including data management, data cataloging, file systems, storage networks, and AI storage, seeking to propel advancements in the AI-driven data storage landscape.Job Responsibilities:Conduct applied research to design and prototype cutting-edge AI data engines and storage architectures tailored for optimizing large-scale AI training and inference workloads.Architect and implement robust software components across data, metadata, and AI pipeline layers, ensuring data lineage, versioning, and automated lifecycle management for AI assets.Develop and refine the data plane for AI infrastructures, addressing critical challenges like distributed dataset shuffling, rapid checkpointing, model loading and offloading, KV Cache operations, and low-latency metadata serving for billion-scale datasets.Create high-performance system software that seamlessly integrates AI storage, AI data, and orchestration frameworks, eliminating bottlenecks within the machine learning pipeline.Enhance the end-to-end data path from persistent storage to GPU memory by leveraging knowledge of hardware, networking, and AI workload specifications.Contribute to the academic community by publishing research at leading conferences.Collaborate with global AI research and engineering teams to bring innovations to production and shape the strategic roadmap for AI infrastructure.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Research Engineer, specializing in AI Agents and AgentOps.About Our Team:Since its inception in 2014, the Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab has been at the forefront of Huawei Cloud's innovation in Canada. We delve into cutting-edge cloud technologies, enhancing product development and continuous improvement. Our research encompasses cloud-native databases, resource scheduling, middleware, media processing, and user experience studies. We cultivate a dynamic technical environment, collaborating with industry experts to build a leading cloud platform.Your Role:Design and develop LLM-driven AI agents tailored for cloud services, with a strong focus on agent design, orchestration, and integration within PaaS platforms.Translate complex academic theories into practical, scalable production code, enhancing AI tools and application platforms.Collaborate with AI researchers and cloud engineers to architect, implement, and assess AI-driven systems.Ensure optimal performance and reliability of AI workflows through thorough testing and evaluation.Engage in applied research with opportunities for publication, patenting, and advancing the frontiers of autonomous AI systems.The anticipated annual total compensation for this role ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, contingent on qualifications, experience, and proven expertise.

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 Senior Principal EngineerTeam Overview:As part of the Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab, you will engage in pioneering research focused on distributed data systems. Our mission is to innovate next-generation cloud serverless products that integrate core infrastructure with advanced databases. This lab tackles significant data challenges, developing cloud-native disaggregated databases, implementing pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers using RDMA. Teams within the lab are responsible for creating advanced cloud serverless data architectures and integrating state-of-the-art networking technologies into Huawei's global AI infrastructure.Position Overview:Oversee system-level optimization of open-source frameworks within the realms of Large Language Models (LLMs) or reinforcement learning, emphasizing large-scale training and inference.Exhibit profound theoretical expertise in reinforcement learning or LLM algorithms and spearhead the design and execution of advanced optimization solutions across the AI software stack.Proactively identify and propel systematic innovations in LLMs and reinforcement learning algorithms, continuously enhancing the competitive edge of AI frameworks.Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, nurturing the technology ecosystem and taking a leadership role in the advancement of AI framework technologies through your technical 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.

Huawei Canada is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Planning Manager to join our dynamic team.About the Team:The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to building a premier global data analytics platform through three specialized teams utilizing groundbreaking programming technologies. Our focus is on full-stack innovations, including software-hardware co-design and optimizing data efficiency across storage and runtime layers. We also spearhead the development of next-gen GPU architectures for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications. Our mission is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across various industries, ensuring long-term competitiveness.Job Responsibilities:Keep abreast of the latest technology trends and research advancements in AI/ML, producing insightful technology reports.Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative AI/ML technologies and methodologies.Collaborate with stakeholders to create strategic technical plans and guide cross-functional teams in executing AI/ML projects.Identify and understand pain points and mid-to-long-term requirements, promoting partnerships with local university professors and industry resources for collaborative projects.Spot new investment opportunities and advocate for the expansion of technology teams and increased funding.Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the AI/ML team.

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.

Huawei Canada is actively seeking a Senior Researcher to join our innovative team.Team Overview:Our Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to establishing a premier global data analytics platform, segmented into three specialized teams leveraging cutting-edge programming technologies. This particular team is committed to full-stack innovations, focusing on software-hardware co-design and optimizing data efficiency across both storage and runtime levels. Furthermore, we are pioneering next-generation GPU architectures for applications in gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and the Metaverse.Our lab's mission is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across various industries, ensuring sustained competitiveness.Role Description:Collaborate with both internal and external teams to spearhead the design of foundational model architectures across LLM, code, and multimodal subfields, achieving breakthroughs in post-training and continual training. Your goal will be to develop a foundational model that excels in performance and hardware efficiency, making a significant impact in the industry.Define the technical specifications necessary for large-scale distributed training and inference infrastructures, including parallelization and operator fusion. Analyze the computational characteristics of standard architectures to ensure the accuracy and advancement of AI hardware and infrastructure evolution.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Principal Software Engineer!About Our Team:The Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab, established in 2014, serves as Huawei Cloud's innovation hub in Canada. We specialize in pioneering advanced cloud technologies, facilitating the productization and continuous enhancement of our technical innovations. Our research focuses on diverse areas such as cloud multi-agent systems, cloud-native databases, resource scheduling, middleware solutions, and user experience studies. With a dynamic technical environment, we collaborate with industry leaders to build a highly competitive cloud platform.Your Role:Lead the design and deployment of comprehensive multi-agent evaluation systems on cloud platforms, implementing agent coordination strategies including reinforcement learning and hierarchical planning.Design, develop, and scale next-generation AI multi-agent systems for enhanced collaboration and autonomous execution.Stay at the forefront of AI agent research trends, integrating novel models and orchestration techniques to expand our technical capabilities.Work collaboratively with a global team of AI researchers to embed advanced AI functionalities into existing frameworks.Conduct in-depth analysis and implementation of GenAI solutions, focusing on Agentic Orchestration and Agent Builder frameworks.Engage in technical research and development activities, contributing to project deliveries.This role may require overseas travel.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce an immediate opening for a 4 to 8-month internship opportunity for an AI Efficiency Researcher.About Our Team:Established in 2012, the Noah’s Ark lab has become a leading research hub, making significant contributions to both academic and industrial advancements. Our mission is to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and allied fields for the betterment of both our company and society. We undertake impactful, long-term projects aimed at refining state-of-the-art research and integrating innovative solutions into our products and services, encompassing areas such as LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory, and Autonomous driving.Role Overview:Participate in pioneering research focused on optimizing AI systems, particularly aimed at improving performance on edge devices.Develop and investigate efficient algorithms and models to reduce computational and storage demands on edge devices.Research and apply AI model optimization techniques specific to various hardware platforms, including model quantization, pruning, and distillation.Assess and analyze the performance of optimized AI models in practical application scenarios.Work collaboratively with team members to tackle technical challenges and contribute to academic writing and publication efforts.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Senior Researcher.About the Team:Established in 2012, the Noah’s Ark Lab has grown into a leading research entity, making significant strides in both academic and industrial realms. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and its related disciplines, with the goal of benefitting both the organization and society at large. We are committed to long-lasting, impactful projects aimed at enhancing cutting-edge research and seamlessly integrating innovations into Huawei's products and services, including large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theories, and autonomous driving technologies.About the Role:Drive research and development initiatives independently in the fields of 3D computer vision and generative modeling.Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to embed solutions into comprehensive real-world application systems.Guide and mentor junior engineers and interns, promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.Play a vital role in enhancing our intellectual property portfolio through patent submissions and academic publications.Remain informed about the latest trends and breakthroughs in computer vision and machine learning, while actively identifying innovative opportunities.Effectively manage projects and ensure delivery of high-quality results within specified deadlines.The anticipated annual compensation for this position ranges from $106,000 to $156,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Senior Researcher in GPU Applications Architecture.About Our Team:The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to developing a premier global data analytics platform, segmented into three innovative teams employing cutting-edge programming technologies. This particular team is at the forefront of full-stack innovations, engaging in software-hardware co-design and enhancing data efficiency across both storage and runtime layers. Our focus includes pioneering GPU architecture tailored for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.Our mission is to elevate algorithm performance and training efficiency across diverse sectors, ensuring sustained competitive advantages.Job Responsibilities:Perform comprehensive analyses of physical AI, 3D graphics, unmanned driving, and embodied AI application trends, meticulously evaluating key requirements for GPU computing architecture. Design environmental simulation and rendering platforms based on proprietary GPU architectures, providing development, training, and simulation capabilities for emerging applications.Execute in-depth evaluations of GPU cluster systems. Establish hardware architecture, system frameworks, and software architectures. Implement intelligent solutions for large-scale clusters. Facilitate the development and simulation of emerging applications like physical AI, 3D graphics, unmanned driving, embodied AI, and cloud rendering to maintain industry-leading capabilities in environmental simulation and rendering.Persistently advance technological leadership in space intelligence and drive the evolution of our self-developed GPU technology ecosystem.

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.