Co-op Researcher - Machine Learning, Speech & Audio AI

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Huawei Canada invites applications for an 8–12 month Co-op Assistant Researcher position focused on speech and audio AI. The role involves literature reviews, algorithm implementation, data collection, and analysis, using cutting-edge deep learning and signal processing techniques.

You will work under supervision in a team of researchers and co-ops, documenting and presenting results. Ideal candidates have strong speech/audio fundamentals, solid software development skills, experience with

Qualifications

• Interest in and solid understanding of speech and audio fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong software development skills.
• Previous internship experiences with C++ and Python development.
• Good understanding of deep learning and classic ML techniques (ANNs, transforms, foundational models, SVM, PCA, etc.).
• Experience with applying ML or speech methods to real-world problems.
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other DL frameworks.
• Experience with Android development and JNI is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, with creative thinking and attention to details.
• Excellent organization and ability to multi-task under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop state-of-the-art technology in speech and audio AI.
• Literature review, algorithm implementation, data collection and analysis.
• Work with diverse speech/audio analysis using deep learning and signal processing.
• Document, present and publish research results.
• Collaborate with researchers, senior researchers, and co-op researchers.

Skills

Speech & audio fundamentals

C++ development

Python development

Deep learning frameworks

TensorFlow / PyTorch

Android JNI (asset)

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related

Tools

Android development tools

GIt, debugging tools

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 8-12month Co-op openings for Assistant Researcher.

About the team:

Founded in 2012, the Noah’s Ark lab has evolved into a prominent research organization with notable achievements in academia and industry. The lab’s mission focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and related fields to benefit the company and society. Driven by impactful, long-term projects, the aim is to enhance state-of-the-art research while integrating innovations into the company's products and services, including LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, audio, speech, AI theory, and Autonomous driving.

About the job:

• Research and develop state-of-the‑art technology in speech and audio AI.
• Perform tasks such as literature review, algorithm implementation, data collection and analysis.
• Work with various types of speech and audio analysis using cutting‑edge deep learning, and speech and audio signal processing techniques.
• Document, present and publish research results.
• Work under supervision in a team, with other researchers, senior researchers and coop researchers.

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:

• Interest in and solid understanding of speech and audio fundamentals (Data Structure / Algorithm).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong software development skills.
• Previous internship experiences with C++ and Python development.
• Good understanding of deep learning and classic machine learning techniques (Artificial Neural Networks / Transforms and Foundational Models / SVM / PCA / Linear Regression / Decision Trees, etc.).
• Able to grasp basic speech and audio processing concepts and techniques.
• Experience with applying machine learning or speech and audio methods to real-world problems.
• Experience with TensorFlow, Pytorch, or other deep learning frameworks.
• Experience with Android development and familiar with JNI is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, self‑motivated, with creative thinking and attention to details.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi‑task under considerable pressure and changing priorities.

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.