Software Insight Coach

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is hiring a Software Insight Coach to drive initiatives on next-generation computing architectures and strategy evaluation. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Computer Science with strong publications in AI and networking capabilities. Base salary ranges from $190,000 to $350,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent R&D experience in Computer Science, focusing on AI.
• Proven publication record in top-tier conferences.
• Strong networking capabilities within research communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical foresight on emerging computing architectures.
• Evaluate technology strategy through rigorous analysis.
• Monitor global technological trends.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Skills

Technical foresight

Networking and collaboration

Research experience in AI

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Software Insight Coach.

About the team:

The Software Engineering Coach Lab focuses on capability improvements. Undertaking Huawei's trusted change strategy, this lab is responsible for achieving the overall goal of trusted change, and systematically carries out public capacity building and change enablement and management such as trustworthy interpretation, change framework design and guidance, process IT and management systems.

About the job:

• Responsible for driving technical foresight by leading insight initiatives on emerging computing architectures that overcome the von Neumann bottleneck—including deep exploration of next-generation memory subsystems, advanced packaging technologies, and high-performance interconnect solutions.

• Responsible for evaluating and shaping technology strategy through rigorous analysis of the potential value, breakthrough opportunities, and technical challenges of future computing and hardware innovations, and for producing in-depth assessment reports and strategic policy analyses to inform executive decision-making.

• Responsible for continuously monitoring global technological trends by actively tracking and assessing the latest advancements via international conferences, academic publications, and industry exhibitions.

• Responsible for facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange by organizing technical workshops and forums, and by maintaining ongoing dialogue with leading academic institutions and industry partners.

The base salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $350,000 depending on education, experience and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate:

• PhD or equivalent R&D experience in Computer Science or related fields, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• A proven publication record in top-tier conferences is an asset.

• Demonstrated long-term involvement in academic volunteering activities.

• Deep understanding and research experience in operating systems. Extensive publications in OSDI, ASPLOS, SOSP, etc. is an asset.

• Strong networking and collaboration capabilities with a broad professional network in relevant research communities.

• Current or past academic appointments (e.g., professor, associate professor) are an asset.

• Active roles in research associations (e.g., board member, executive), editorial boards (e.g., executive editor), or conference organizations (e.g., program chair, area chair).