Strategic Research Engineer - OS Software

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Research Engineer for a 12-month contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies in operating systems, cloud computing, and AI. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep understanding of research trends and contribute to strategic planning initiatives. You will have the chance to work alongside experts, organize academic workshops, and publish insights that shape the future of technology. If you are passionate about innovation and have a strong research background, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of operating system research and trends.
• Experience publishing in top conferences like OSDI, ASPLOS, and SOSP.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on trends in operating system technologies.
• Support investment strategies in future technology directions.
• Organize workshops and connect with academic communities.

Skills

Research Skills

Technical Writing

Cloud Computing

AI Computing

Software Development

Education

Ph.D. in Software Development or related disciplines

Master's in Software Engineering or related fields

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Strategic Research Engineer.

About the team:

The Technology Planning and Cooperation Department promotes strategic innovation across all of Huawei Canada. Working with fellow experts, the focus is researching new and upcoming areas of technology as well as strategic planning to help achieve the long-term vision of Huawei. This department offers a unique opportunity to leverage both technical and business skills.

About the job:

1. Gain insight into the development trend of operating system technologies, regularly track and gain insights into academic conferences of system software, including OSDI, ASPLOS, and SOSP, capture key technologies in cloud computing, general computing, AI computing, and devices, and output technical insight reports.

2. Support the company's investment layout in future technology directions.

3. Assist in organizing workshops and competitions, exploring ways of linking academic communities and open source, including official workshops of OSDI, ASPLOS, and SOSP conferences and newly initiated academic conferences, and setting up Sig in ACM or IEEE.

4. Participate in activities of academic institutions and organizations such as PC members and Organizing Committee members of OSDI, ASPLOS, and SOSP academic conferences.

5. Help Huawei explore, identify, and connect top experts in the field.

About the ideal candidate:

1. Deeply understand and grasp the key research aspects of the operating system field. Rich experience in publishing articles such as OSDI, ASPLOS, and SOSP is an asset.

2. Education background in Software Development, Software Engineering or related disciplines. Ph.D. degree is an asset.