Researcher - Technical Insight and Planning (AI/ML)

Huawei Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a Senior Technical Planning Researcher for a 12-month contract to lead AI/ML strategy, research, and cross-functional execution in a cutting-edge data analytics lab in Markham.

The role emphasizes staying current with industry trends, evaluating new AI/ML technologies, collaborating with academia and industry, and guiding investment and innovation across global teams.

Qualifications

• Educational background in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Experience in AI/ML research and development.
• Experience in CPU/GPU/NPU computing and high-performance AI architectures.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability; distill complex information into insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to engage in global collaborations and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date with AI/ML trends and generate technology reports.
• Drive evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic technical plans and lead cross-functional teams.
• Understand mid-to-long-term requirements and foster collaborations with universities and industry resources.
• Identify new investment opportunities and advocate for expanding technology teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the AI/ML team.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Heterogeneous computing

Big data & graphics processing

Strong communication

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Senior Technical Planning Researcher (12-Month Contract)

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Senior Technical Planning Researcher.

About the Team

The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab aims to create a leading global data analytics platform organized into three specialized teams using innovative programming technologies. This team focuses on full-stack innovations, including software-hardware co-design and optimizing data efficiency at both the storage and runtime layers. This team also develops next-generation GPU architecture for gaming, cloud rendering, VR/AR, and Metaverse applications. One of the goals of this lab is to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across industries, fostering long-term competitiveness.

About the Job

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and research achievements in the industry and academia within the AI/ML domain, generating insightful technology reports.
• Drive the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic technical plans and lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of AI/ML projects.
• Understand pain points and mid-to-long-term requirements, fostering collaborations with local university professors and industry resources for joint projects.
• Identify new investment opportunities, advocate for the expansion of technology teams and increasing investments.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the AI/ML team.

The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $127,000 - $225,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Job Requirements

About the Ideal Candidate

• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, providing a solid foundation for understanding and navigating complex technical landscape.
• Demonstrated technical research and development experience in AI/ML domains.
• Experience in heterogeneous (CPU/GPU/NPU) computing, high performance AI computing architecture, big data, and graphic processing is an asset.
• Possession of a keen sense of technology, enabling the ability to swiftly distill complex information and generate in-depth insight reports.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, facilitating effective collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability to a global team and active participation in various external conferences to gather first-hand insights and stay abreast of the latest industry trends.

Additional Information

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team; we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.