Research Engineer - AI Agent Security

Huawei Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in AI Agent Security. This role involves researching and developing innovative security technologies for endpoint devices, collaborating with global teams, and applying findings to enhance Huawei's product lines. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD or Master's degree with relevant experience, along with proficiency in programming languages and AI frameworks.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or Master's with 4+ years experience.
• Experience with AI Agent development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Research AI agent security architecture and technology design.
• Prototype innovative AI agent security technologies.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Security Concepts

Education

PhD Degree in Computer Science

Master Degree

Tools

LangGraph

AutoGen

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 :

1. PhD Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or Master Degree with 4+ years of related experience.
2. Proven proficiency in at least one programming language: C++ / C, Java, Python.
3. Deep understanding of popular AI Agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, etc.
4. 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.
5. Experience designing and developing security and privacy solutions for AI systems; direct experience with AI Agent development is an asset.
6. 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