Engineer - Software Engineering for AI System

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking an Engineer to join their Intelligent Complex Systems Team. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in AI or related fields and extensive experience in software engineering and research. Responsibilities include innovating in autonomous systems, developing AI agents, and mentoring junior team members. This role requires strong programming skills and a proactive approach to research and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in research or industry roles related to AI system design and software engineering.
• Expertise in software engineering methodologies and requirements engineering practices.
• Proficient programming skills in relevant languages.

Responsibilities

• Continuously learn and innovate in intelligent autonomous systems.
• Design and develop AI agent architectures.
• Engage in research activities and present findings.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Software engineering methodologies

AI/ML system development

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics or AI

Tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for an Engineer.

About the team:The Intelligent Complex Systems Team, currently a part of the Waterloo Research Centre, examines recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to determine its potential for broader applications. This innovative team researches AI challenges such as matching human capabilities and ensuring the safety of collaborative AI systems.

About the job:

• Continuously learn and innovate in the field of intelligent autonomous systems to stay updated with industry trends and advancements

• Design and develop Agentic Architectures or AI agent, utilizing exceptional problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and develop solutions

• Proactively engage in research activities and identify new opportunities for research; present research findings and progress updates to team members and stakeholders; work with cross-functional teams to integrate them into practical applications

• Investigate paradigms that can deliver a spectrum of enhancement leveraging your past experience of design patterns and software engineering practices

• Work cross-functionally to set the broader strategy and roadmap

• Mentor and guide junior team members to support their growth and development.

• Develop collaboration with external partners and research institutions to foster innovation and expand the reach of our research

About the ideal candidate:

• MS or PhD in in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics or Artificial Intelligence with a strong focus on data and software engineering, AI system design, or software architecture

• 5+ years of experiencein research or industry roles related to AI system design and software engineering

• Expertise in software engineering methodologies, AI/ML system development, requirements engineering practices and design patterns

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python

• Outstanding engineering skills for rapid research prototyping, open-source release, or production development

• Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward

• Proven track record of publications in relevant AI, SE, or RE venues