Co-op Engineer - Game Engine System

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate Co-op opening for an Engineer.

About the team:

The Software-Hardware System Optimization Lab continuously improves the power efficiency and performance of smartphone products through software-hardware systems optimization and architecture innovation. We keep tracking the trends of cutting-edge technologies, building the competitive strength of mobile AI, graphics, multimedia, and software architecture for mobile phone products.

About the job:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, high-quality plugins for Unreal Engine using C++ to extend core engine functionalities.

• Integrate external AI and Machine Learning libraries (e.g., CANN) into the engine, creating a seamless workflow for gameplay and character animation teams.

• Integrate and maintain a wide range of third-party SDKs, including video, audio, networking, and analytics, ensuring stability and performance.

• Contribute to the extension and optimization of Unreal Engine's core systems to meet the unique demands of our projects.

• Develop tools and editor extensions within Unreal Editor to streamline workflows and enhance the productivity of designers, artists, and other engineers.

• Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level bugs and performance bottlenecks, from low-level engine code to high-level integrations.

• Provide expert-level technical support and documentation for the engine, plugins, and integrated systems to our game development teams.

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• Currently enrolled in a university and registered with the school’s co-op program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Expertise in modern C++ and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine's programming paradigms (UObject, delegates, modules, build system).

• Demonstrable experience integrating external C/C++ libraries into a large codebase.

• Strong understanding of the internal architecture of Unreal Engine, including its rendering pipeline, task/threading model, and asset management system.

• Proficient in debugging, profiling, and optimizing code for performance (CPU, GPU, memory) using tools like Unreal Insights, RenderDoc, and platform-specific profilers.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Familiarity with a scripting language like Python for tooling and automation is an asset.