About the role#
This co-op position is based in the Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab. You will join a team focused on cloud-native databases, intelligent SQL engines, and LLM infrastructure. The role is an 8-16 month commitment working on-site in Markham.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to build proof-of-concept systems and components for AI-native cloud infrastructure.
- Design data structures and algorithms for distributed resource scheduling, capacity optimization, and workload placement on modern hardware.
- Improve the data systems used for public cloud capacity management and scheduling.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- High proficiency in Go or Rust, including the ability to write clean, maintainable code from scratch.
- Understanding of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and operating systems.
- Knowledge of distributed databases, storage systems, file systems, memory allocation, or cache systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and implementation challenges clearly.
- Experience with scheduling algorithms, Linux system-level development, or distributed systems is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: Annual total compensation ranges from $58,000 to $104,000 based on education and experience.
About Huawei Canada
Huawei Canada operates as a division of the global information and communications technology provider founded in 1987. The company focuses on research and development, specifically in 5G technologies, cloud services, and network infrastructure. It maintains a significant presence in Canada with its main headquarters in Markham and multiple research facilities across the country. The Canadian operations employ over 1,700 people.
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