Co-op Researcher - Computer Network and Protocol

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Huawei Canada seeks a Co-op Researcher in Computer Network and Protocol in Markham, onsite, joining the Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab, building cloud infrastructure and networking for Huawei’s AI stack. You will explore and deploy networking technologies for cloud networks, shape a road map aligned with product strategies, and communicate with academia to demonstrate Huawei’s value. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Master or PhD in CS or ML, has 3 years of research or engineering experience, proficient in C++ and Python with AI infrastructure and center networking experience, including RDMA, protocol optimization, scheduling and distributed systems. To apply, spotlight relevant projects and show concrete outcomes and cross-functional impact.

Huawei Canada has an immediate internship opening for a Co-op Researcher.

About the team:

The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab leads research in distributed data systems, aiming to develop next-generation cloud serverless products that encompass core infrastructure and databases. This lab addresses various data challenges, including cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers via RDMA. Teams within this lab create advanced cloud serverless data infrastructure and implement cutting-edge networking technologies for Huawei's global AI infrastructure.

About the job:

• Explore, develop and eventually deploy state-of-the-art networking technologies and protocols for Huawei's global AI infrastructure, cloud and data-center networks, delivering innovations and performance to forge product competitiveness.

• Explore new opportunities with understanding of the company/product line strategies and industry development trends and identification of business problems and core challenges, orchestrating research and technologies across the research and business scene into a single, cohesive technical road-map.

• Maintain effective communication with professionals in both academia and industry and ensure Huawei’s value is being delivered.

Requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• In pursuit of Master, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical fields.

• Proficiency in C++ and Python.

• 3+ years of academic/professional experience in research, or engineering and technical innovation.

• Expertise in AI infrastructure, HPC or data-center networking technologies, including but not limited to; RDMA, network protocol stack optimization, collective communication scheduling, traffic engineering/routing, congestion control, topology design and resource allocation.

• Experience in networking, data network architectures, software architecture, and distributed systems.

• Demonstrated influence on networking technologies, in academia or industry context.