Researcher - SW/HW co-design

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

About the team:

Welcome to the Advanced Wireless Technology Wireless Lab, an epitome of innovation located in Ottawa, Canada. Here, amid the dynamic panorama of technological progress, our team consists mainly of seasoned graduate computer engineers and computer scientists. With diverse experiences ranging from fresh perspectives to decades-long industry immersion, we are united by our fervour for pioneering wireless solutions.

About the job: 

• Design optimized algorithms and models for hardware accelerators.

• Read academic papers and stay updated with recent advances in the field.

• Design, implement, and integrate models and algorithms.

• Evaluate, analyze, and derive insights from experimental data.

• Collaborate closely with researchers and provide solutions to engineers.

• Publish scientific papers.

About the ideal candidate:

• A Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience with deep learning models, which can be demonstrated through work experience, internships, or projects.

• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, creativity, and strong attention to detail.

• Strong software development skills in Python or C++.

• Hands-on experience and comprehensive knowledge of at least one deep learning architecture, such as Transformers, Graph Neural Networks (GNN), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), or Variational Autoencoders (VAE).

• Experience in one of the following areas:

  1. Software-Hardware or Algorithm-Hardware Co-Design.

  2. Search Techniques: Bayesian Optimization, Evolutionary Algorithms, or Reinforcement Learning.