Senior Vice President of Technical Operations - AI & Advanced Deep Learning

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Vice President of Technical Operations.About Our Team:The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to developing a premier global data analytics platform, structured into three specialized teams leveraging cutting-edge programming technologies. This lab focuses on full-stack innovations, including the co-design of software and hardware, and the optimization of data efficiency at both storage and runtime levels. Our team is also pioneering the next generation of GPU architectures tailored for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.Our objective is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across various sectors, securing a sustainable competitive edge for the future.Role Overview:Lead comprehensive analyses of technological advancements in AI, spearheading the strategic planning and development of the technology roadmap in AI computing to ensure top-tier product performance and commercial viability for future AI inference and training applications.Possess a profound understanding of chip and system architecture, implementing system-wide innovations through the co-design of hardware, software, and algorithms. Establish the foundational technical framework for AI computing systems, delivering industry-leading AI solutions.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a 12 to 16-month Co-op opportunity for aspiring Researchers in the field of AI focused on Autonomous Driving and Multimodal Learning.About the Team:The Noah’s Ark Lab, established in 2012, has become a leading research institution recognized for its significant contributions to both academia and industry. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and related sectors to enhance the company’s offerings and societal benefits. We are committed to impactful, long-term projects that aim to integrate cutting-edge research into our products and services, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and Autonomous Driving.About the Role:Explore complex challenges in autonomous driving and multimodal reasoning, such as scene understanding, decision making, spatial reasoning, and causal learning.Develop and implement advanced algorithms leveraging deep learning and transformer-based architectures for vision-language-action models.Prototype and assess innovative concepts using internal simulation tools like CARLA and Navsim, as well as large-scale driving datasets such as Waymo.Examine model behaviors, create visualizations, and contribute to benchmarking processes.Work collaboratively with senior researchers to support ongoing research initiatives and academic publications.Engage in regular technical discussions, contribute to internal presentations, and ensure the maintenance of clean, reproducible codebases.

Join Huawei Canada as the Vice President of Technical Strategy, specializing in AI and Data Storage.Team Overview:The Emerging Storage Lab at Huawei Canada, located within our Toronto and Vancouver Research Centers, is dedicated to pioneering next-generation storage technologies. Our talented team includes graduate engineers and computer scientists, boasting industry experience ranging from fresh graduates to veterans with over 20 years in the field. We explore a wide range of storage-related innovations, such as data management, data fabric, file systems, storage networks, and AI-enhanced storage solutions, all aimed at propelling the future of data storage.Position Responsibilities:Develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap for AI and data storage that aligns with global research and development initiatives and business goals. Establish a global research agenda focusing on AI-optimized storage platforms, including data lakes and warehouses.Lead the transition of the lab towards data-centric AI research in data storage, ensuring our innovations resonate with industry advancements. Spearhead cutting-edge research in AI/LLM-optimized data intelligence systems, scalable data lakes, and advanced storage solutions.Act as both a technical architect and a champion for our vision, actively engaging in critical projects. Participate in architecture reviews, performance optimizations, and key design decisions. Prototype next-generation architectures that seamlessly integrate storage, data analytics, and AI into a unified data ecosystem.Lead and inspire a world-class research team, mentoring top engineers and researchers while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.Influence industry standards by publishing impactful research, securing patents for groundbreaking approaches, and representing Huawei at leading technology forums.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Vice President of Technical GPU Applications Architecture.About the Team:The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to pioneering a world-class data analytics platform, divided into three specialized teams that leverage cutting-edge programming technologies. This group is focused on full-stack innovations, encompassing software-hardware co-design, and enhancing data efficiency across both storage and runtime layers. The team is also at the forefront of developing next-gen GPU architecture for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.A key objective of this lab is to improve algorithm performance and training efficiency across various industries, nurturing long-term competitive advantage.About the Role:Execute thorough analyses of physical AI, 3DGS, autonomous driving, and embodied AI applications, identifying critical GPU computing architecture requirements. Design the environmental simulation and rendering platform utilizing self-developed GPU architecture, while providing development, training, and simulation capabilities for evolving applications.Perform comprehensive assessments of GPU cluster systems. Define hardware architecture, system frameworks, and software architecture. Implement intelligent solutions for large-scale clusters while supporting the development and simulation of emerging applications such as physical AI, 3DGS, autonomous driving, embodied AI, and cloud rendering, ensuring industry-leading capacity in environmental simulation and rendering.Continuously enhance technological competitiveness in spatial intelligence and advance the self-developed GPU technology ecosystem.

Huawei Canada is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Technical Research.About Our Team:The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab at Huawei Canada is dedicated to pioneering a world-class data analytics platform through three specialized teams that leverage advanced programming technologies. Our team is committed to full-stack innovations, emphasizing software-hardware co-design and optimizing data efficiency at both storage and runtime layers. We are also at the forefront of developing next-generation GPU architectures tailored for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.Our lab's mission is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across various industries, ensuring sustained competitiveness in the market.Position Overview:Conduct comprehensive analysis and insights into cutting-edge bus architectures and technologies, formulating long-term technology strategies and roadmaps while spearheading technical decision-making.Develop competitive bus architectures and interconnection protocols for AI and general computing scenarios in alignment with industry standards. Propel the continuous advancement of bus technology to maintain a leading edge in large-scale computing cluster solutions.Possess a deep understanding of chip architecture and software frameworks. Implement innovative system-level solutions centered on bus architecture and protocols, fostering co-innovation across chip design, hardware/software integration, and solution development to drive business success.

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.

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Vice President of Technology.About Our Team:Our Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab is dedicated to pioneering a top-tier global data analytics platform, structured into three specialized teams that leverage cutting-edge programming technologies. This team is at the forefront of full-stack innovations, focusing on software-hardware co-design and optimizing data efficiency across both storage and runtime layers. Additionally, we are developing next-generation GPU architectures tailored for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.A primary objective of our lab is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across diverse industries, thereby nurturing long-term competitive advantages.Job Overview:Lead in-depth analyses and provide insights into leading products and advanced technologies in the data domain. Spearhead core technological breakthroughs and innovations in areas such as big data engines, databases, data-AI integration, data engineering for large models, and hardware-software co-design for heterogeneous platforms. Navigate the evolving landscape of AI and big data/database, propelling the advancement of state-of-the-art technologies.Develop a comprehensive "Data+AI" technology strategy and roadmap, serving as a technical visionary on projects to ensure commercial viability. Drive the development of data-domain products, crafting industry-leading Data+AI solutions to fulfill the processing demands of the large model era.Attract premier global talent in the data domain to cultivate a world-class research team. Guide the team in delivering high-quality, competitive products, securing our leading market position. Chair the Big Data Committee, overseeing significant technical design reviews and decision-making processes.Engage with the big data industry and academic communities through conferences and other forums. Utilize open-source platforms and projects to bolster the influence of the Kunpeng architecture and its ecosystem within the AI and big data landscape.

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.

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.

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.

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 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's Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab in Markham has contributed to Huawei Cloud's technical growth since 2014. The team specializes in cloud-native databases, intelligent SQL engines, AI and agent infrastructure, and evaluating large language models. Close collaboration with industry experts shapes both new product development and the continuous improvement of cloud platforms. Role overview The Senior Engineer - Cloud AI Infrastructure role focuses on building and refining infrastructure to support AI and agentic workloads. This position blends research, systems engineering, and product delivery to advance cloud AI capabilities. What you will do Develop infrastructure for AI and agent workloads, combining technical research with hands-on engineering. Track trends in large language models, agentic AI, and multi-step agent workflows to inform infrastructure decisions. Identify and address performance bottlenecks related to GPU/NPU usage, data transfer, memory management, and distributed execution. Design and implement system-level architectures for agent execution, multi-model orchestration, and large-scale inference. Evaluate and optimize AI workload requirements on cloud and hybrid environments, balancing cost, performance, and scalability. Analyze the infrastructure stack, including distributed schedulers, inference pipelines, caching, and data access patterns. Work with engineering and product teams to prototype and deliver solutions based on research findings. Translate emerging AI trends and workload patterns into scalable infrastructure designs. Location Markham, Ontario, Canada

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher specializing in Computer Vision and Machine Learning. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring professional to engage in groundbreaking research over an 8/12/16-month internship.About Our Team:Established in 2012, the Noah's Ark Lab is a pioneering research hub renowned for its contributions to both academia and industry. Our mission focuses on driving advancements in artificial intelligence and related domains to enhance both corporate objectives and societal welfare. We are committed to impactful, long-term initiatives that aim to elevate cutting-edge research while seamlessly integrating innovations into Huawei's product offerings, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving technologies.Role Overview:Engage in the research and development of cutting-edge technologies in computer vision and machine learning.Analyze diverse video and image data employing state-of-the-art deep learning and computer vision methodologies.Optimize algorithms and machine learning models with consideration of mobile computing constraints.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior AI Technology Strategy Expert!We are looking for a highly skilled professional to lead our strategic innovation initiatives within the Technology Planning and Cooperation Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with business acumen in a dynamic environment.About the Team:The Technology Planning and Cooperation Department is at the forefront of strategic innovation at Huawei Canada, driving research into emerging technologies and helping shape the long-term vision of the company through effective planning.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and assess groundbreaking advancements in AI/ML, foundation models, agentic AI, embodied intelligence, and next-gen computing architectures.Create comprehensive technology foresight reports and strategic insights to steer R&D investments and product development.Identify transformative changes in AI systems architecture, heterogeneous computing, agent platforms, and intelligent devices.Evaluate innovative technologies and research breakthroughs for integration into Huawei’s ecosystem.Provide technical leadership in the design of AI system architectures, large-scale model infrastructure, and intelligent agent platforms.Assess technology maturity and outline strategic technology roadmaps.Collaborate with research teams, product groups, and architects to convert strategic insights into actionable technology projects.Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on next-gen AI platforms and intelligent device capabilities.Forge strategic partnerships with top universities, research institutions, and industry leaders.Initiate joint research programs in areas like AI agents, autonomous systems, embodied intelligence, robotics, and distributed AI infrastructure.Identify promising investment opportunities and emerging startups in the tech industry.

Join Huawei Canada as an Intern Researcher specializing in Embodied AI. This exciting opportunity awaits you!About Our Team:Established in 2012, the Noah's Ark Lab has become a leading research hub with significant contributions to both academia and industry. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and its applications, benefiting both the company and society at large. Through impactful projects, we strive to push the boundaries of state-of-the-art research while incorporating innovative solutions into our products and services across various domains including LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving.Job Responsibilities:Engage in the research and development of cutting-edge models for LLM agents addressing decision-making, planning, and reasoning, particularly in open-world virtual environments.Contribute to academic advancements by publishing at prestigious ML conferences, filing impactful patents, and composing scientific technical reports.Assist in the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of research and development frameworks.Demonstrate a willingness to learn and collaborate in a dynamic research setting while communicating solutions for complex learning challenges.Stay informed on the latest developments in ML, focusing on areas such as Transformers, State Space Models, and deep learning, and share insights with the team.

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

Join Huawei Canada as an Assistant Researcher in Computer Vision and Machine Learning for an exciting 8/12/16-month Co-op opportunity!About the Team:Since its inception in 2012, the Noah’s Ark Lab has emerged as a leading research entity, achieving significant milestones in both academia and industry. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and related domains to create beneficial impacts for both the company and society. We are committed to groundbreaking, long-term projects that aim to elevate cutting-edge research and seamlessly integrate innovations into our products and services, spanning areas like large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving.About the Position:Engage in research and development of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of computer vision and machine learning.Utilize advanced deep learning and computer vision techniques for various types of image and video analysis.Optimize algorithms and machine learning models for deployment on mobile platforms.

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.