Associate Engineer - AI Enabled Systems

Huawei Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking an Engineer for a 12-month contract with the Intelligent Complex Systems Team. The role involves researching AI challenges, developing new RE methodologies, and collaborating on experiments to enhance AI systems. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program.
• Strong interest in Requirements Engineering and AI.
• Familiarity with research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on Requirements Engineering practices in AI.
• Assist in identifying gaps in current RE methodologies.
• Collaborate with the research team to design experiments.

Skills

Requirements Engineering

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for an Engineer.

About the team:

The Intelligent Complex Systems Team, currently a part of the Waterloo Research Centre, examines recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to determine its potential for broader applications. This innovative team researches AI challenges such as matching human capabilities and ensuring the safety of collaborative AI systems.

About the job:

• Conduct literature reviews on existing Requirements Engineering (RE) practices and challenges in AI systems.
• Assist in identifying gaps in current RE methodologies when applied to AI/ML-based systems.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques, or tools for AI-specific requirements elicitation, analysis, specification, and validation.
• Collaborate with the research team to design and execute experiments that evaluate the effectiveness of RE4AI practices.
• Participate in the creation of publications, reports, and presentations to disseminate research findings.
• Explore emerging topics such as explainability, ethics, data-driven requirements, and trustworthiness in AI systems.
• Engage in discussions on how traditional RE processes can be adapted or improved to suit AI-based development lifecycles.
  
  

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Requirements Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Basic knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their application in intelligent systems.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and the ability to conduct independent literature reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.