Co-op Engineer - Compiler

huaweicanada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a motivated university student for an engineering co-op role in the Heterogeneous Compiler Lab. The team focuses on LLVM-related compiler work, AI, GPU, and CPU architectures, with open-source collaborations.

The role involves designing, developing, and testing software across compilers, runtimes, and system-level optimization, and participating in scrums and planning to deliver impactful results.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university co-op program.
• Major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Strong C++ programming background.
• Experience with Linux/Unix-like environments and Unix shell.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software to meet business requirements for compiler and system software.
• Analyze and optimize software performance across ranges of products.
• Participate in scrums and project planning sessions.
• Learn, research, and present industry trends to the team.

Skills

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Operating systems

Linux/Unix

Unix shell

Education

Co-op program enrolled

Job description

Huawei Canadahas an immediate co-op opening for anEngineer.

About the team:

The Heterogeneous Compiler Lab, led by esteemed technical experts with extensive industry and academic experience, publishes innovative research at leading conferences. Recognized as key contributors to the LLVM Compiler Infrastructure project, this lab excels in developing diversified IP compiler collaborations, focusing on AI, GPU, and CPU architectures. Our efforts include heterogeneous compilation technology and SW-HW co-design, optimizing for AI, graphics, games, and mobile applications while tackling technological challenges through open-source community.

About the job:

• Design, develop, and test software to satisfy business requirements in a wide range of products, possibly including (but not limited to):

  • Compilers targeting next-generation mobile, network, or server hardware;

  • Language runtimes for new programming languages;

  • System-level optimization of deep learning frameworks;

  • Concurrent programming frameworks and distributed systems that can scale from embedded devices to cloud services.

• Analyze and optimize software system performance.

• Participate in scrums and project planning.

• Learn and adopt new technologies; research, survey, and present industry trends to the team.

The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $58,000 to $104,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate:

• Currently enrolled in a university and registered with the school’s co-op program.

• Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another relevant discipline.

• Strong background in C++ programming.

• Solid grasp of fundamental concepts related to system design, such as data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.

• Experience working in Linux, or Unix-like development environment; proficiency in a Unix shell.

Additional Information:

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.