Researcher – Computer Vision and Autonomous Driving

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Researcher to advance projects in computer vision and autonomous driving. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer vision and deep learning, excellent programming skills in Python and C++, and a solid publication record. This role involves independent research, mentoring, and project management in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. is an asset.
• Deep understanding of computer vision techniques.
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences.

Responsibilities

• Independently contribute to research in computer vision and autonomous driving.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns.
• Manage projects and deliver results within timelines.

Skills

Computer vision algorithms

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Analytical skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics or related field

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Researcher.

About the team:

Founded in 2012, the Noah’s Ark lab has evolved into a prominent research organization with notable achievements in academia and industry. The lab’s mission focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and related fields to benefit the company and society. Driven by impactful, long-term projects, the aim is to enhance state-of-the-art research while integrating innovations into the company's products and services, including LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory, and Autonomous driving.

About the job:

• Independently contribute to research and development efforts within the areas of computer vision and autonomous driving.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., planning, perception) to integrate computer vision solutions into the broader autonomous driving system.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Contribute to the development of our intellectual property portfolio through patent filings and publications.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in computer vision and machine learning. Proactively identify opportunities for innovation.
• Independently manage projects and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.

About the ideal candidate:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. is an asset) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on computer vision and machine learning.
• Deep understanding of computer vision algorithms and techniques, e.g., 3D reconstruction, generative AI, visual recognition, semantic segmentation, etc.
• Proven expertise in applying computer vision algorithms for real-world application.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience using deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• A strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences/journals (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, etc.).