Senior Researcher - AI Powered Big Data Platform

Huawei Canada is seeking a Senior Researcher to join their Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science and software development, with experience in big data and AI systems. The role will involve tracking emerging technical trends, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing innovative technology solutions.

Requirements

• Holds a MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or reflecting a solid academic foundation for the role.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with C++/Java, including object-oriented design and 2+ years of proven experience with platform/system level development with performance profiling, tuning, and optimizations, for big data, database, and/or AI system infrastructures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in at least one of the core big data system infrastructures, including Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Ray, Hive, HBase, MongoDB, and others.
• Familiarity with recent machine learning, large language models, and generative AI models.
• Knowledge of system/processor performance, CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, and compilers is an asset.
• Familiarity with CICD, and tools such as Git, and Maven is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a multi-zone and multi-site team, contributing seamlessly to collaborative efforts.
• Good communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Proficient in leveraging resources from both industry and academia.