Co-op Software Engineer

Huawei Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Co-op Software Engineer to join their Data and Privacy Protection Technology Lab. This role involves developing C++ software for proof of concept projects while collaborating with researchers to ensure seamless communication from concept to code. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills, particularly in C/C++, and have a solid understanding of debugging and software engineering principles. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in user data protection and privacy, making a significant impact on various product lines.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming abilities and software engineering skills.
• Experience in Linux environment for C++ development.

Responsibilities

• C++ software development for POC projects.
• Collaborate with researchers for code implementation.

Skills

C++ Programming

Software Engineering

Debugging

Troubleshooting

Python Programming

Job description

Our team has an immediate Co-op opening for a Software Engineer.

About the team:

The Data and Privacy Protection Technology 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:

• C++ software development for POC projects.
• Efficient and timely communication/collaboration with other researchers from understanding a proposed method to its code implementation.

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• Strong C/C++ programming abilities and software engineering skills.
• C++ development experience in Linux environment.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms with data structures, and understanding of the computational complexity of algorithms.
• A good understanding of security, cryptography, and experience in security feature development using C++ is an asset.
• A good understanding of Python programming is an asset.