Co-op Researcher — Speech & Audio AI & ML

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 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