Researcher: Computer Vision & Human-Centered AI (Contract)

huaweicanada; Markham; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a Researcher for a 12-month contract to push the boundaries of computer vision, 2D/3D scene understanding, and real-time reconstruction. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate research into product-ready prototypes and sophisticated AI workflows.

The ideal candidate has strong C/C++, Python and vision-based ML expertise, with a track record of shipping consumer electronics or AR/VR solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or AI with a specialization in computer vision or visual perception (or equivalent industry R&D experience).
• 3+ years of applied R&D experience in computer vision for consumer electronics, robotics, or AR/VR, with a track record of contributing to shipped products.
• Deep expertise in core computer vision techniques, including object detection, image segmentation, 3D vision, and multi-camera calibration.
• Proficiency in vision-specific deep learning frameworks and edge deployment tools, with experience optimizing models for hardware acceleration.
• Working fluency with modern AI/ML concepts, including Vision-Language Models, multimodal fusion, and agentic workflows.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with experience in real-time video processing pipelines and embedded hardware prototyping.
• Awareness of emerging computer vision trends with the ability to translate academic research into practical product opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in computer vision focusing on 2D/3D scene understanding, tracking, and real-time reconstruction.
• Integrate vision foundation models and vision-language models with LLMs to build smart workflows that enhance human-AI collaboration and reasoning.
• Optimize end-to-end vision pipelines from raw sensor data to real-time inference, balancing accuracy with hardware constraints like power, memory, and latency.
• Establish comprehensive evaluation frameworks and success metrics to assess both core algorithmic performance and human-centric user outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, hardware, and design teams to translate vision research into product-ready solutions and interactive prototypes.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Computer vision

Vision-Language

Multimodal fusion

Edge deployment

Embedded prototyping

Real-time processing

Education

Master's/PhD in CS/Engineering/AI

R&D experience

Tools

Vision frameworks

Edge deployment tools

Job description

Huawei Canada is seeking a Researcher for a 12-month contract to push the boundaries of computer vision, 2D/3D scene understanding, and real-time reconstruction. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate research into product-ready prototypes and sophisticated AI workflows.

The ideal candidate has strong C/C++, Python and vision-based ML expertise, with a track record of shipping consumer electronics or AR/VR solutions.