Senior Storage Engineer - Emerging Storage Lab

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Storage Engineer.

About the team:

The Emerging Storage Lab is a research group based at Huawei Canada's Toronto and Vancouver Research Centre that is focused on next-generation storage technologies and innovations. Our team comprises graduate computer engineers and computer scientists with diverse industry experience, ranging from 0 to over 20 years. This lab investigates various storage-related topics, including storage devices, persistent memory, file systems, storage networks, and AI storage, aiming to advance the field and drive storage technological progress in the new AI era.

About the job:

• Conduct advanced research on how AI and data storage intersect, focusing on developing innovative storage technologies that enhance AI training and inference.
• Explore and implement emerging storage technologies that are specifically designed to accelerate AI workloads and improve the efficiency of AI infrastructure.
• Design the architecture of storage components and subsystems to meet the unique demands of AI-driven applications.
• Implement software solutions that optimize storage systems for AI processes, ensuring they can handle large-scale data and computational requirements.
• Attend top international conferences such as NeurlPS, ICLR, FAST, FMS and more to gain insight into the latest and future technology trends.
• Work closely with international teams, leveraging global expertise to enhance the quality and impact of your work.
• At the conclusion of projects, travel to our headquarters in China to deliver your findings, contribute to strategic discussions, and ensure seamless integration of your work into broader company initiatives.

What you'll bring to the team:

• 4+ years of experience with a strong curiosity for technology.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in computer science/engineering, or a related storage field.
• Experience with data storage technologies like NAS and filesystems is an asset.
• Proficient in researching state-of-the-art work and developing new ideas.
• Skilled in C, C++, or Python programming.
• Driven, passionate about technology and innovation, self-starter.