Computer Network for AI Infrastructure Researcher – Distributed Computing

Huawei Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada, based in Markham, is seeking a permanent Researcher to advance distributed data systems for cloud serverless products. The role focuses on networking technologies for AI infrastructure and data centers, with collaboration across research and business teams.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in CS/ML, are proficient in C++ and Python, and have 3+ years of research or engineering experience in AI infrastructure, HPC, or data-center networking.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/ML or related fields.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• 3+ years of research or engineering experience.
• Experience in AI infrastructure, HPC or data-center networking.
• Experience in networking and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Explore, develop and deploy advanced networking technologies and protocols for Huawei's AI infrastructure and data-center networks.
• Identify business problems and craft a cohesive technical road-map across research and business units.
• Maintain effective communication with academia and industry partners to maximize Huawei's value.

Skills

C++

Python

Distributed systems

Networking

Research experience

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RDMA

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Researcher.

About the team:

The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab leads research in distributed data systems, aiming to develop next-generation cloud serverless products that encompass core infrastructure and databases. This lab addresses various data challenges, including cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers via RDMA. Teams within this lab create advanced cloud serverless data infrastructure and implement cutting-edge networking technologies for Huawei's global AI infrastructure.

About the job:

• Explore, develop and deploy state-of-the-art networking technologies and protocols for Huawei's global AI infrastructure, cloud and data-center networks, delivering innovations and performance to forge product competitiveness.
• Explore new opportunities with understanding of the company/product line strategies and industry development trends and identification of business problems and core challenges, orchestrating research and technologies across the research and business scene into a single, cohesive technical road-map.
• Maintain effective communication with professionals in both academia and industry and ensure Huawei’s value is being delivered.

Total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $106,000 to $156,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical fields.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• 3+ years of academic/professional experience in research, or engineering and technical innovation.
• Expertise in AI infrastructure, HPC or data-center networking technologies, including but not limited to; RDMA, network protocol stack optimization, collective communication scheduling, traffic engineering/routing, congestion control, topology design and resource allocation.
• Experience in networking, data network architectures, software architecture, and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated influence on networking technologies, in academia or industry context.

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.