Senior Principal Researcher - AI for Science

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 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 Principal Software Engineer and be a part of our innovative team!About Us:Founded in 2014, the Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab serves as Huawei Cloud’s technology innovation hub in Canada. This lab is dedicated to pioneering advanced cloud technologies, facilitating the productization and ongoing refinement of our technological breakthroughs. Our research spans various domains, including cloud-native databases, resource scheduling and prediction, middleware solutions, media engines, and user experience enhancements. We cultivate a dynamic technical environment that encourages collaboration with industry specialists to develop a competitive cloud platform. We are currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team.Job Responsibilities:Integrate AI frameworks with cloud infrastructure, optimizing the end-to-end architecture for AI inference and fine-tuning scenarios, with a focus on enhancing observability, reliability, and performance of AI services.Collaborate with team members to design and build concept prototypes, validating optimization strategies to ensure their effectiveness.Work closely with the product team to support prototype development, ensuring alignment with product constraints and requirements.

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 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 a Senior Principal Architect and lead groundbreaking innovations in window systems and graphics.About the Team:Be part of a dynamic web, windowing, and graphics team dedicated to developing advanced architectures that enhance the rendering capabilities of ArkUI and web platform content. Engage in pioneering research to customize GPU drivers tailored for web rendering needs, streamline Chrome rendering architectures for TBDR GPU targets, and explore concurrent web layout techniques, leveraging the unique vertical integration possibilities offered by Huawei’s HarmonyOS.Job Responsibilities:Deliver expert insights into OS graphics software stacks and evolving hardware trends, focusing on GUI, display, and input technologies.Spearhead the identification of critical technologies and guide the team in researching and implementing proof of concepts (PoCs).Lead collaboration efforts between the Canadian team and the engineering team based in China to ensure seamless production processes.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Principal Compiler Engineer in our dynamic team focused on cutting-edge compiler technology.About Our Team:The Heterogeneous Compiler Lab is at the forefront of innovative research in compiler technology, led by a team of distinguished experts. With a strong presence in the LLVM Compiler Infrastructure project, we are pioneers in developing diverse IP compiler strategies that enhance AI, GPU, and CPU architectures. Our mission includes advancing heterogeneous compilation technology and SW-HW co-design to optimize performance for AI, graphics, gaming, and mobile applications, actively engaging with the open-source community to overcome technical challenges.Job Responsibilities:Design, develop, and rigorously test software that meets business requirements across a variety of products.Conduct performance analysis and optimization of software systems, contributing to software/hardware co-design initiatives.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements and formulate development plans for software productization.Lead scrums, project reviews, and planning sessions, fostering a collaborative team environment.Mentor junior developers through educational sessions, code reviews, and career development initiatives.Research and analyze industry trends, proposing innovative technical directions for the team.

About the Team Noah’s Ark Lab, established in 2012, drives research at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. The lab works at the intersection of academia and industry, advancing artificial intelligence and related fields. Its projects span large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. The team focuses on long-term research with practical impact, integrating new discoveries into products and services. Role Overview The Senior Principal Researcher will shape the research direction for AI algorithms at the Markham, Ontario site. This role sets the vision for AI agents, embodied AI, and reasoning-centric large language models. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on research and collaboration across teams. What You Will Do Define and drive the research strategy and technical roadmap for AI agents, embodied AI, and reasoning-focused LLMs. Lead a multidisciplinary research team, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, creativity, and fast iteration. Translate research breakthroughs into scalable, production-ready AI systems, working closely with engineering and product groups. Advance the state of the art by conducting original research and establishing internal best practices. Identify new research directions through collaboration with leading academic and industry labs. Oversee research investments, infrastructure, and resource allocation to support long-term goals. Act as a thought leader by publishing research, giving keynote talks, and contributing to the global AI community. Location Markham, Ontario, Canada

Join Huawei Canada as a Principal Compiler Engineer and make a significant impact in the world of technology.About Our Team:The Heterogeneous Compiler Lab at Huawei Canada is a pioneering research team led by renowned experts with vast industry and academic backgrounds. We are proud to be recognized as vital contributors to the LLVM Compiler Infrastructure project, excelling in creating diverse compiler technologies for AI, GPU, and CPU architectures. Our focus is on advancing heterogeneous compilation technology and software-hardware co-design, optimizing for AI, graphics, gaming, and mobile applications while overcoming technological challenges through active participation in the open-source community.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and rigorously test software solutions to meet a variety of business requirements across multiple products.Analyze, enhance, and optimize software system performance while collaborating on software/hardware co-design initiatives.Engage with both internal teams and external partners to define project and feature specifications, developing comprehensive plans for software productization.Lead scrum meetings, code reviews, and project planning sessions, fostering team collaboration and cohesion.Provide mentorship to junior developers through educational sessions, code evaluations, and guidance on career growth.Stay ahead of industry trends and paradigms, proposing innovative technical strategies for the team.The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $127,000 to $225,000 based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About Noah’s Ark Lab at Huawei Canada Founded in 2012, Noah’s Ark Lab has built a reputation as a leading research center recognized for contributions in both academia and industry. The team focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and related technologies, working on projects that aim to benefit both Huawei and the wider community. Areas of work include large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. Role Overview: Senior AI Agent Researcher This position is based in Markham, Ontario. The Senior AI Agent Researcher will play a key role in designing and developing advanced AI agents, with a focus on integrating state-of-the-art research into practical systems. What You Will Do Design and build next-generation AI agents using large language models for autonomous reasoning, planning, and task execution. Develop core agent features such as memory, tool use, self-reflection, and long-term decision-making. Create and improve multi-agent systems to support collaboration, coordination, and complex problem-solving. Integrate AI agents with external tools, APIs, and real-world systems for end-to-end automation. Research and advance methods in reasoning-enhanced LLMs, agent alignment, and embodied intelligence. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to move research from concept to scalable, production-ready systems. Compensation Total target annual compensation for this role is between $127,000 and $225,000, depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Senior Principal Engineer.About the Team:The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab is at the forefront of researching distributed data systems. Our aim is to innovate next-generation cloud serverless products that integrate core infrastructure and databases. This lab tackles numerous data challenges, including cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers through RDMA. Our teams are dedicated to creating advanced cloud serverless data infrastructure and leveraging cutting-edge networking technologies for Huawei’s global AI ecosystem.Join Huawei’s Poisson Lab - Redefining AI Innovation in CanadaFounded in 2019 under the 2012 Labs-Central Software Institute, Poisson Lab aims to overcome technological barriers in mobile internet. Our mission is to tackle 'bottleneck technologies', lead breakthrough internet research, and translate innovation into impactful solutions. Aligned with Huawei’s vision for the Central Software Institute – 'Rooted in software, reaching for ecological excellence' – we focus on core technologies in search, machine learning, and large model applications. Our goal is to build deepsearch and Agentic engines that are ultra-simple, ultra-smart, and ultra-fast.With R&D centers across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and major Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing), we collaborate with top universities, labs, and industry partners globally. This ensures we remain leaders in search, recommendation, and Agentic technologies, reinforcing Huawei’s dominance in terminals, cloud, and HarmonyOS ecosystems.Why This Role MattersWe are expanding our Canadian team, a strategic hub for AI talent specializing in large models and RAG technology. As a Technical Leader, you will guide a dynamic, talented team to tackle world-class challenges. You will have complete ownership, decision-making authority, and the freedom to shape our initiatives. Your expertise will propel us to the forefront of large language model algorithms and RAG, allowing your ideas to flourish.About the Job:You will be responsible for the architecture design, technology selection, development, implementation, and optimization of solutions that facilitate...

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.

About the Team The Quality & Operation Department at Huawei Canada supports key areas including Procurement, Finance, and IT services. The team focuses on solving complex problems efficiently and upholding high standards for quality and operational performance. Role Overview This is a 12-month contract position based in Markham, Ontario. The AI-Driven Software & Automation Engineer will work on projects that improve internal tools and automate business processes across the organization. Main Responsibilities Design and build internal software tools and plugins to streamline business operations. Research and integrate AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, or custom large language model agents to automate standard programming tasks and increase productivity. Develop and maintain automation pipelines and scripts using Python and Shell for server maintenance, system improvements, and virtual machine troubleshooting. Document tool architecture, development workflows, and troubleshooting steps to support the internal technical knowledge base. Compensation The annual compensation for this contract (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $48,000 to $94,000. Actual pay depends on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Join Huawei Canada as a Principal Scientist in our Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab!About the Team:Our lab is at the forefront of building a premier global data analytics platform, segmented into three specialized teams leveraging cutting-edge programming technologies. We focus on comprehensive innovations, particularly software-hardware co-design, to optimize data efficiency at both storage and runtime layers. Additionally, we are pioneering next-generation GPU architecture tailored for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications.Our mission is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across various sectors, cultivating long-term competitiveness.About the Role:Develop a precise and universal AI performance model utilizing mainstream AI acceleration technologies for comprehensive theoretical analysis.Monitor emerging hardware designs within the industry, performing in-depth analysis to pinpoint the trajectory of key advanced technologies.Collaborate with our AI research team to uncover critical performance bottlenecks in future AI workloads and define essential algo-hw co-design features for our next-generation chips, focusing on low cost, high throughput, scalability, and stability.Model performance of representative AI workloads using state-of-the-art training and inference algorithms across various hardware specifications to conduct quantitative assessments of compute, memory, I/O, and interconnect.Lead our team towards breakthroughs in acceleration algorithms, achieving the best balance between model quality and computational efficiency.Stay abreast of emerging algorithm-hardware co-design technologies, conducting detailed insights and analyses to grasp the key directions and trends in this cutting-edge area.

About the Team Huawei Canada's Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab researches distributed data systems with a focus on next-generation cloud serverless products. The team works on integrating core infrastructure and databases, addressing challenges such as cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-per-query models, and improving low-level data transfer using RDMA. Efforts center on building advanced serverless data infrastructure and deploying networking technologies to support Huawei's global AI systems. Role Overview This permanent Principal Engineer position is based in Markham, Ontario. The role centers on designing and developing frameworks and engines for serverless computing, tailored for AI workloads. The engineer will work within a platform that combines Data and AI infrastructure, focusing on vector database storage engines. What You Will Do Design and build frameworks and engines for serverless computing, optimized for AI tasks such as LLM training and inference, agent execution, and reinforcement learning. Lead the design and development of vector database storage engines as part of a unified Data + AI infrastructure platform. Advance vector indexing, retrieval algorithms, and storage architectures to enable low-latency, high-throughput vector search at scale. Set and refine the technical roadmap for vector database storage technologies. Stay engaged with industry trends, open-source projects, and the competitive landscape; translate customer needs and real-world workloads into technical solutions. Architect and implement high-performance, scalable, and reliable vector storage systems for production use. Location Markham, Ontario, Canada

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Principal Architect and be at the forefront of innovation in web technologies.About Our Team:The Web, Windowing, and Graphics team is dedicated to pioneering unique architectures aimed at enhancing the rendering capabilities of ArkUI and web platform content. Our research encompasses customizing GPU drivers tailored for web rendering, streamlining the Chrome rendering architecture for TBDR GPU targets, and optimizing concurrent web layouts to leverage the full potential of Huawei’s HarmonyOS.Your Role:Stay ahead of web engine and web application framework technology trends.Identify critical technologies and lead the team in researching and implementing proof of concepts (PoCs).Guide the Canadian research team to collaborate effectively with the engineering department for successful production outcomes.

Join Huawei Canada as an AI Systems Engineer specializing in Serverless Distributed Computing.About Our Team: The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab is at the forefront of research in distributed data systems. We are dedicated to creating next-generation cloud serverless products that integrate essential infrastructure and databases. Our research tackles complex data challenges such as cloud-native disaggregated databases, innovative pay-by-query user models, and enhancing low-level data transfers using RDMA. Our teams are instrumental in developing advanced cloud serverless data infrastructures and implementing state-of-the-art networking technologies for Huawei's global AI ecosystem.Your Role:Design and implement frameworks and engines for cutting-edge serverless computing optimized for AI workloads, including LLM training/inference and reinforcement learning.Evaluate and enhance the performance of end-to-end AI systems by focusing on distributed scheduling, data flow, and memory utilization across extensive clusters.Conduct research and assess breakthrough technologies in distributed computing, serverless infrastructure, reinforcement learning, and LLM-driven AI agents.Engage collaboratively with research, product, and platform teams to evolve conceptual AI agent or RL research into scalable production systems.Provide thought leadership through innovation, technical presentations, and patent contributions.Stay informed on industry trends by assessing emerging tools and frameworks (e.g., Ray, SkyPilot, vLLM, DeepSpeed, Mojo, etc.) to guide the team.The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $127,000 to $225,000 based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Software Engineer.The Web Technology Lab is at the forefront of developing innovative architectures to enhance the rendering capabilities of ArkUI and web content. Our research focuses on customizing GPU drivers for optimal web rendering, refining the Chrome rendering architecture for TBDR GPU targets, creating a concurrent web layout, and utilizing vertical integration opportunities to maximize performance and user experience.Your Role:Provide expertise on current web engine technology and its evolution.Engage in the design and development of the next-generation web engine, including the formulation of relevant standards.Contribute to the comprehensive design and implementation of a web engine that innovatively achieves top industry performance and resource efficiency.The anticipated total annual compensation for this role ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, based on your education, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Join Huawei Canada as a Distinguished Software IDE Engineer!Team Overview:The Software IDE Innovation Lab is at the forefront of creating an AI-Native Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed to enhance efficiency in software development. Our lab is developing our proprietary IDE along with a suite of enterprise-level intelligent tools that leverage AI, Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to facilitate software development and maintenance. Our tools include an AI software engineering assistant, project-level code generation tools, code migration and translation utilities, and advanced code review and vulnerability detection systems. We also prioritize data collection, cleansing, synthesis, model design, and training involved in constructing large code models.Role Responsibilities:Innovate and develop cutting-edge software IDE technologies to address emerging business scenarios, new development methodologies, and evolving programming languages, thereby simplifying and enhancing the software development process while contributing to a thriving developer ecosystem and the company’s success.Focus on prototyping innovative software IDE technologies for open scenarios, leading to significant improvements in developer experience and software development efficiency.Collaborate with programming language and compiler specialists to create seamless integrated solutions that merge language capabilities and compiler functions with innovative IDE technologies.