Co-op Researcher in Agentic Interaction Engineering

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher!The Human-Machine Interaction Lab at Huawei Canada seeks to revolutionize the way humans interact with technology. Our dedicated team of researchers, engineers, and designers collaborate on cutting-edge projects that encompass innovative interactive systems, sensing technologies, and advancements in human-computer int…

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher!The Human-Machine Interaction Lab at Huawei is at the forefront of redefining the interaction between humans and technology. With a focus on innovation and user-centered design, our team of talented researchers, engineers, and designers is dedicated to advancing research in human-computer interaction. We work collaboratively to develop cutting-edge interactive systems, sensing technologies, wearable and IoT systems, human factors, computer vision, and multimodal interfaces to enhance user experiences with technology.Your Role:Prototype Development: Collaborate with team members to create simple prototypes demonstrating voice-first multimodal interactions, such as voice combined with touch or gesture, on real devices.Model Integration & Tuning: Utilize existing speech tools (like Whisper or Vosk) to incorporate features such as speech recognition and text-to-speech, performing light tuning and testing to optimize usability.Multimodal Fusion Logic: Implement interaction logic that integrates audio, camera, and touch inputs, allowing for seamless user interactions through voice commands and gestures.Collaborative Feature Exploration: Work with researchers and designers to prototype innovative interaction concepts, transforming ideas into practical demos.Toolkit & Framework Expertise: Engage with tools and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) to understand their application in both on-device and cloud-based solutions.Code Quality & Experimentation: Focus on maintaining high standards of code quality while conducting experiments to explore new interaction paradigms.

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher!The Human-Machine Interaction Lab is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to reshaping the interaction between humans and technology. Our diverse team of researchers, engineers, and designers collaborates to push the boundaries of human-computer interaction, focusing on user-centered design and cutting-edge research.In this role, you will:Contribute to the design and prototyping of robotic systems that leverage embodied AI to enhance real-time interaction with users and environments.Develop perception pipelines for robots, integrating sensors and actuators to facilitate actions based on user commands and contextual understanding.Create engaging interaction loops that allow robots to adapt to user inputs, exploring concepts like proactive assistance and learning from user demonstrations.Utilize robot middleware (such as ROS/ROS2), simulation tools (like Gazebo and Isaac Sim), and embedded systems to build coherent embodied AI prototypes.Keep abreast of foundational embodied AI concepts and meticulously document your findings, designs, and coding decisions.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce an immediate opening for a Co-op Researcher specializing in Robotics Systems and Interaction.About Our Team:Join our innovative Human-Machine Interaction Lab, where a diverse group of global talents collaborates to reshape the relationship between humans and technology. Our focus on cutting-edge, user-centered design propels our research in human-computer interaction. Our team comprises researchers, engineers, and designers working together to create groundbreaking interactive systems, advanced sensing technologies, wearable devices, IoT systems, and multimodal interfaces. We are committed to enhancing user experiences through impactful products and pioneering research.Key Responsibilities:Design & Prototyping: Collaborate in 3D modeling of mechanical components using tools like SolidWorks and design electrical circuit layouts or printed circuit boards (PCBs).Robot Programming: Write and troubleshoot code for industrial or collaborative robots, primarily using ROS(2), Python, or C++.System Integration: Seamlessly integrate sensors (e.g., machine vision, tactile), actuators, and microcontrollers such as Arduino into unified robotic platforms.Documentation: Compile technical reports, assembly instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) to facilitate the transition from design to production.

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher specializing in Embodied AI Agents!About Our Team:The Noah’s Ark Lab, established in 2012, has emerged as a leading research entity with significant contributions to both academia and the tech industry. Our mission centers around pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and related domains to elevate both our organization and societal well-being. Our dedicated team engages in transformative, long-term projects aimed at enhancing cutting-edge research while seamlessly integrating innovations into Huawei's product offerings, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving technologies.Position Overview:Engage actively in cutting-edge research focused on embodied AI.Develop and implement algorithms for innovative models and applications, and facilitate their deployment in internal products.Collaborate closely with fellow researchers within the team to drive project success.Stay abreast of developments in machine learning, producing insightful reports and technical documentation.

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher focused on Web Technologies and AI!About Our Team:Our Web Technology Lab is at the forefront of developing innovative architectures that enhance the rendering capabilities of ArkUI and web content. Our research initiatives involve customizing GPU drivers for superior web rendering, optimizing Chrome’s rendering architecture for TBDR GPU targets, developing concurrent web layout techniques, and utilizing vertical integration to enhance performance and user experience.Job Responsibilities:Identify essential technologies addressing key challenges in the web and AI domains.Conduct research and implement corresponding proofs of concept (PoC).Contribute to the preparation and writing of technical papers based on research findings.The total target annual compensation ranges from $58,000 to $104,000 based on your education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher specializing in Computer Vision and Machine Learning. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring professional to engage in groundbreaking research over an 8/12/16-month internship.About Our Team:Established in 2012, the Noah's Ark Lab is a pioneering research hub renowned for its contributions to both academia and industry. Our mission focuses on driving advancements in artificial intelligence and related domains to enhance both corporate objectives and societal welfare. We are committed to impactful, long-term initiatives that aim to elevate cutting-edge research while seamlessly integrating innovations into Huawei's product offerings, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving technologies.Role Overview:Engage in the research and development of cutting-edge technologies in computer vision and machine learning.Analyze diverse video and image data employing state-of-the-art deep learning and computer vision methodologies.Optimize algorithms and machine learning models with consideration of mobile computing constraints.

Join Huawei Canada as a Co-op Researcher specializing in Machine Learning and Computer Vision!We are excited to offer a dynamic 8-16 month co-op opportunity for aspiring researchers. In this role, you will engage in innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology.Conduct pioneering research and development in cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies.Work on a variety of tasks related to video and image understanding and synthesis, utilizing advanced deep learning techniques.Optimize algorithms and machine learning models with a keen awareness of mobile computing constraints.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a 12 to 16-month Co-op opportunity for a Researcher specializing in Computer Vision and Machine Learning.About Our Team:The Noah’s Ark Lab, established in 2012, has become a leading research facility recognized for its significant contributions to both academic and industrial advancements in artificial intelligence. Our mission is to propel AI research to new heights, creating innovations that not only enhance our products and services—including large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), natural language processing (NLP), and autonomous driving—but also benefit society at large.Job Overview:Delve into cutting-edge topics within computer vision and machine learning, establishing yourself as a subject matter expert while fostering innovation.Design and implement cutting-edge algorithms for spatial reasoning and multimodal foundation models.Assess and benchmark solutions using internal datasets to ensure optimal performance.Engage in close collaboration with fellow researchers, sharing insights and expertise to drive impactful discoveries.Work alongside cross-functional teams, contributing to meetings and collaborative projects.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a 12 to 16-month Co-op opportunity for aspiring Researchers in the field of AI focused on Autonomous Driving and Multimodal Learning.About the Team:The Noah’s Ark Lab, established in 2012, has become a leading research institution recognized for its significant contributions to both academia and industry. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and related sectors to enhance the company’s offerings and societal benefits. We are committed to impactful, long-term projects that aim to integrate cutting-edge research into our products and services, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and Autonomous Driving.About the Role:Explore complex challenges in autonomous driving and multimodal reasoning, such as scene understanding, decision making, spatial reasoning, and causal learning.Develop and implement advanced algorithms leveraging deep learning and transformer-based architectures for vision-language-action models.Prototype and assess innovative concepts using internal simulation tools like CARLA and Navsim, as well as large-scale driving datasets such as Waymo.Examine model behaviors, create visualizations, and contribute to benchmarking processes.Work collaboratively with senior researchers to support ongoing research initiatives and academic publications.Engage in regular technical discussions, contribute to internal presentations, and ensure the maintenance of clean, reproducible codebases.

Join Huawei Canada as an Assistant Researcher in Computer Vision and Machine Learning for an exciting 8/12/16-month Co-op opportunity!About the Team:Since its inception in 2012, the Noah’s Ark Lab has emerged as a leading research entity, achieving significant milestones in both academia and industry. Our mission is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence and related domains to create beneficial impacts for both the company and society. We are committed to groundbreaking, long-term projects that aim to elevate cutting-edge research and seamlessly integrate innovations into our products and services, spanning areas like large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving.About the Position:Engage in research and development of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of computer vision and machine learning.Utilize advanced deep learning and computer vision techniques for various types of image and video analysis.Optimize algorithms and machine learning models for deployment on mobile platforms.

Huawei Canada is excited to announce a permanent opportunity for a Senior Principal Researcher!About Our Team:At the Human-Machine Interaction Lab, we bring together top global talent to revolutionize the interaction between humanity and technology. Our focus on innovation and user-centric design strives to elevate human-computer interaction research. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and designers collaborates to create groundbreaking interactive systems, sensing technologies, wearable devices, IoT systems, and multimodal interfaces. We are committed to delivering impactful products and pioneering research aimed at enhancing user experiences with technology.Position Overview:Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive vision for next-generation AI agent-focused multimodal interaction systems, defining agent capabilities in perception, reasoning, and action through diverse signals (voice, vision, touch, context).Craft interaction models that prioritize agent autonomy and collaboration, shifting away from traditional GUI/VUI to intent-driven, context-aware interactions.Oversee the design of cohesive multimodal experiences across various platforms (mobile, automotive, wearables, smart environments), ensuring consistency and adaptability.Direct the integration of advanced multimodal foundation models (such as VLM and multimodal LLMs) into practical interaction systems.Rapidly iterate from concept to deployable solutions, assessing usability, latency, feedback loops, and real-world performance prior to launch.Identify and capitalize on opportunities to unify interaction frameworks across modalities, minimizing fragmentation among voice, visual, and physical interfaces.Drive holistic experience design, encompassing perception, reasoning, response, and user feedback rather than focusing solely on isolated component enhancements.Remain knowledgeable about emerging industry trends (e.g., AI agents, multimodal interfaces) and integrate them into our research and development processes.

About the Team The Emerging Storage Lab at Huawei Canada's Toronto and Vancouver Research Centres focuses on developing next-generation storage technologies. The group includes graduate engineers and scientists from a range of backgrounds, from recent graduates to experienced professionals. Together, the team investigates topics in data management and AI-driven storage to advance the field. Role Overview: Co-op Researcher in AI Storage This co-op position centers on research and development for AI storage solutions at Huawei Canada in Markham, Ontario. Main Responsibilities Research new Network Filesystem storage solutions, with an emphasis on metadata management and improving data access algorithms. Carry out thorough system testing to verify the reliability and availability of storage solutions. Develop methods for problem determination, including root cause analysis and resolution within storage environments. Participate in daily stand-ups and bi-weekly meetings to monitor progress, address challenges, and coordinate project priorities. Compensation Total target annual compensation for this co-op role ranges from $58,000 to $104,000, depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Research Engineer specializing in AI Agents and AgentOps.About Our Team:Since its inception in 2014, the Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab has positioned itself as Huawei Cloud's innovation hub in Canada. Our lab is dedicated to pioneering advanced cloud technologies, facilitating the productization and continuous enhancement of our technical innovations. Our current research domains encompass cloud-native databases, intelligent SQL engines, AI/Agent infrastructures, and LLM/Agent Evaluation Technology. We pride ourselves on creating a dynamic technical ecosystem that promotes collaboration with industry experts to develop a highly competitive cloud platform.Your Role:Design and develop LLM-powered AI agents for cloud services, ensuring robust agent architecture, orchestration, and seamless integration with PaaS platforms.Transform high-level academic theories into practical, production-ready code, creating AI tools and scalable application platforms.Collaborate closely with a team of AI researchers and cloud engineers to architect, implement, and assess AI-driven systems.Ensure the performance and reliability of agentic workflows through thorough testing and system evaluations.Engage in applied research with opportunities for publication, patenting, and advancing the forefront of autonomous AI systems.The total target annual compensation for this position (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, depending on your education, experience, and proven expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Senior Research Engineer, specializing in AI Agents and AgentOps.About Our Team:Since its inception in 2014, the Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab has been at the forefront of Huawei Cloud's innovation in Canada. We delve into cutting-edge cloud technologies, enhancing product development and continuous improvement. Our research encompasses cloud-native databases, resource scheduling, middleware, media processing, and user experience studies. We cultivate a dynamic technical environment, collaborating with industry experts to build a leading cloud platform.Your Role:Design and develop LLM-driven AI agents tailored for cloud services, with a strong focus on agent design, orchestration, and integration within PaaS platforms.Translate complex academic theories into practical, scalable production code, enhancing AI tools and application platforms.Collaborate with AI researchers and cloud engineers to architect, implement, and assess AI-driven systems.Ensure optimal performance and reliability of AI workflows through thorough testing and evaluation.Engage in applied research with opportunities for publication, patenting, and advancing the frontiers of autonomous AI systems.The anticipated annual total compensation for this role ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, contingent on qualifications, experience, and proven expertise.

Noah’s Ark Lab at Huawei Canada, established in 2012, is known for its research in artificial intelligence. The team contributes to both academic and industry advancements, with projects spanning large language models, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, AI theory, and autonomous driving. The lab’s work aims to drive progress for Huawei and the broader technology community. Role overview The Senior AI Agent Researcher, based in Markham, Ontario, will focus on designing and developing advanced AI agents. This role emphasizes translating leading research into practical, scalable systems. What you will do Design and build AI agents that use large language models for autonomous reasoning, planning, and task execution. Develop features such as memory, tool use, self-reflection, and long-term decision-making within agent systems. Create and enhance multi-agent systems to enable collaboration, coordination, and complex problem-solving. Integrate AI agents with external tools, APIs, and real-world systems to achieve end-to-end automation. Advance research in reasoning-enhanced large language models, agent alignment, and embodied intelligence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bring research concepts into production-ready solutions. Compensation Total target annual compensation ranges from $127,000 to $225,000, based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as an Intern Researcher in AI Agent Evaluation!The Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab, established in 2014, serves as Huawei Cloud's technical innovation hub in Canada. Our lab is dedicated to pioneering research and development in advanced cloud technologies, facilitating the productization and continual enhancement of our technical breakthroughs. We focus on cutting-edge areas such as cloud-native databases, intelligent SQL engines, LLM/Agent infrastructure, and LLM/Agent Evaluation Technology. Our collaborative environment with industry experts empowers us to build a competitive cloud platform.About the Role:Engage in groundbreaking research aimed at enhancing the capabilities and evaluation methods of large language model-based agents, contributing to the development of the next generation of dependable AI systems.Your focus will be on tackling fundamental challenges associated with deploying AI agents in complex, long-term tasks, particularly in managing context, reasoning under uncertainty, and ensuring consistent behavior.You will employ formal reasoning, causal inference, and theoretical foundations in your research strategies to deeply understand agent behavior across various environments.This position is research-centric, requiring you to define complex problems, conduct thorough experiments, and contribute to publishable findings rather than developing production-ready systems.The ultimate goal is to create principled methods and theoretical underpinnings that drive significant advancements in agent evaluation and autonomous reasoning.

Huawei Canada is seeking a dedicated Researcher to join our innovative team.At the forefront of technology, the Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab specializes in pioneering research in distributed data systems. Our mission is to create next-generation cloud serverless products, integrating core infrastructure and advanced databases. We tackle a myriad of data challenges, focusing on cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers through RDMA. Our teams are committed to developing cutting-edge cloud serverless data infrastructures and implementing state-of-the-art networking technologies for Huawei's global AI ecosystem.Position Overview:Design and implement advanced Agentic Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) algorithms tailored for cooperative, competitive, and mixed-agent environments, incorporating CTDE, decentralized learning, and hierarchical agent systems.Develop scalable simulation and training platforms for extensive agent systems, facilitating self-play, population-based training, curriculum learning, and emergent behavior analysis.Enhance multi-agent learning performance across distributed compute clusters, focusing on sample efficiency, credit assignment, agent coordination, communication learning, and training stability.Investigate and prototype innovative methodologies for multi-agent intelligence, encompassing communication protocols, credit assignment, game-theoretic learning dynamics, meta-learning, and adaptive agent populations.Transform groundbreaking research in agentic AI and MARL into production-grade systems for real-world and high-fidelity simulated environments.Establish benchmarking frameworks and evaluation metrics aimed at agent coordination, robustness, scalability, and safety.Collaborate with research, infrastructure, and product teams to implement scalable agentic learning systems in practical applications.Drive technical leadership and innovation through publications, patents, open-source contributions, and presentations at conferences.The total target annual compensation for this role ranges from $106,000 to $156,000, contingent on education, experience, and proven expertise.

Join Huawei Canada as a Strategic Research Engineer on a 12-month contract, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of computing technologies.About Our Team:Our Technology Planning and Cooperation Department is at the forefront of strategic innovation within Huawei Canada. Collaborating with leading experts, you will engage in research on cutting-edge technologies and strategic planning that aligns with Huawei's long-term vision. This department uniquely integrates technical expertise with business acumen.Key Responsibilities:Investigate and analyze emerging technologies, particularly future computing architectures that have the potential to overcome the Von Neumann bottleneck.Evaluate the potential impact, breakthroughs, and challenges associated with new technologies in future computing, creating comprehensive technology and industry analysis reports to inform strategic decisions.Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements through participation in international conferences, publication reviews, and industry exhibitions.Coordinate seminars and workshops in relevant fields and foster ongoing technical dialogues with academic and business partners.

Join Huawei Canada as an AI Agent Intern Researcher for a 12-month internship opportunity. This role allows you to immerse yourself in groundbreaking AI technologies.About Our TeamThe Technology Planning and Cooperation Department is at the forefront of shaping long-term technology strategies and pioneering innovations across CARI. Collaborate with senior researchers, system architects, and industry leaders, focusing on next-generation AI technologies and intelligent systems like foundation models and AI agents.Our group thrives at the convergence of technology foresight, advanced research, and prototype development, transforming visionary concepts into experimental systems and early-stage technology prototypes.This internship offers a unique chance to work on pioneering AI subjects while developing real technical prototypes that could shape future platforms and products.Internship Overview:We seek enthusiastic PhD Research Interns dedicated to exploring innovative AI technologies and developing experimental prototypes. The internship will involve AI agents, foundation models, and intelligent systems, merging technological insights with research and system prototyping.Interns will engage with cutting-edge topics, including AI agents and autonomous developer systems, while constructing experimental prototypes that may significantly influence future products and research pathways.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor advancements in AI/ML, foundation models, AI agents, and AI systems to uncover emerging technological opportunities.Evaluate research literature and industry trends to derive technical insights and potential research trajectories.Contribute to internal research reports and briefings on cutting-edge AI technologies and innovations.Design and develop experimental prototypes to investigate new AI architectures and system concepts.Build early-stage systems pertaining to AI agents, multi-agent systems, developer agents, and AI-native software platforms.