Vice President of Technical Strategy - AI & Data Storage

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

As a Manager of Data Management at JLI Consulting, you will spearhead our data strategies to optimize and enhance client operations. You will lead a talented team, ensuring data quality, integrity, and effective utilization across various business units. Your expertise will guide the development and implementation of data management frameworks, fostering a culture of data-driven decision making.

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.

Noah’s Ark Lab at Huawei Canada has operated since 2012 as a research institute recognized for its work in both academic and industry circles. The lab advances artificial intelligence and related fields, with a focus on projects that drive long-term impact. Areas of expertise include large language models, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. Research at the lab aims to refine state-of-the-art methods and integrate new innovations into practical products and services. Role overview The Chief Scientist in Physical AI leads research and development efforts in Embodied AI and Spatial AI. This role involves close collaboration with researchers and engineers to address practical challenges and move advanced research into scalable, real-world applications. What you will do Direct research in Embodied AI and Spatial AI, working with teams to solve real-world problems and transition solutions into production. Develop new methods in Physical AI, including robotic foundation models, world models, multimodal representation learning, reasoning and planning, as well as imitation and reinforcement learning with low-level control. Translate complex research and model designs into efficient, production-ready systems, supporting rapid iteration and experimentation. Design and execute experiments in both simulated and real robotic environments, focusing on data collection, evaluation, and performance analysis. Lead closed-loop learning initiatives by integrating data, models, and real-world feedback to enhance system reliability and adaptability. Promote collaboration across research, infrastructure, and robotics teams to build scalable, coherent systems. Contribute to impactful research outputs, including patents and publications in leading venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, and ICRA. Location This position is based in Markham, Ontario, Canada.

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.

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'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