Research Engineer - AI Agent Security

Huawei Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in AI Agent Security. This pivotal role involves researching and developing cutting-edge security technologies for endpoint devices, ensuring user privacy and data integrity. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or a Master's with substantial experience in AI and security, along with proficiency in programming languages like C++, Java, or Python. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and impactful research in the telecommunications sector, where your contributions will shape the future of AI technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's with extensive experience in AI and security.
• Proficiency in programming languages and AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Research AI agent security architecture and technology design.
• Design and prototype innovative security technologies for products.
• Collaborate with global research labs and product teams.

Skills

C++/C

Java

Python

AI Agent frameworks

Security and privacy technologies

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Research Engineer - AI Agent Security role at Huawei Canada.

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Senior Research 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:

1. Participate in the research of AI agent security architecture and technology design in endpoint devices.
2. Propose, design, and prototype innovative AI Agent security and privacy protection technologies for Huawei Endpoint products.
3. Produce insights on technology development in both academia and industry.
4. Work closely with other research labs worldwide and product teams to optimize solutions and deliver tangible impacts to real products.

Job requirements:

About the ideal candidate:

• PhD Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or Master Degree with 4+ years of related experience.
• Proven proficiency in at least one programming language: C++/C, Java, Python.
• Deep understanding of popular AI Agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, etc.
• Deep understanding of security and privacy protection technologies in AI Agent protection, such as identity and access control, contextual integrity, data poisoning prevention, prompt injection prevention, model stealing attack and defense, task safety protection, hallucination suppression.
• Experience designing and developing security and privacy solutions for AI systems; direct experience with AI Agent development is an asset.
• Good understanding of security concepts like symmetric-key cryptography and public key cryptography is an asset.

Additional information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Telecommunications