Co-op Engineer - Machine Learning

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the Region of Waterloo is seeking a co-op student to develop programs on mobile and desktop devices. The ideal candidate will have excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python and a foundational understanding of Linux systems. This role involves working closely with researchers to implement machine learning mechanisms, promising an enriching experience in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university and registered with a co-op program.
• Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python (Pytorch).
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program on a mobile or desktop device.
• Understand machine learning mechanisms and model training methods.
• Communicate and collaborate with researchers effectively.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Python (Pytorch)

Linux fundamentals

GitHub

OpenCV knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled in university co-op program

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

About the team:

The Digital Trust Lab is dedicated to ensuring user data flows while maintaining privacy. Researchers focus on key areas such as user identity authentication, data integrity, privacy protection, extensive model privacy assessment, multi-modal data identification, differential privacy, and federated learning. The lab supports deep research and encourages publications in leading journals. Research outcomes are applied across various Huawei product lines, including mobile phones, smart devices, and communications technologies.

About the job:

• Develop a program on a mobile device or desktop device.
• Understand the machine learning mechanism, and master the model training and inference methods of machine learning.
• Efficient and timely communication/collaboration with other researchers from understanding a proposed method to its code implementation.

About the ideal candidate:

• Currently enrolled in a university and registered with the school’s co-op program.
• Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python (Pytorch).
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and GitHub.
• Understanding the concept of OpenCV, DSP and graphics pipeline.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system fundamentals.