Researcher - Data Centre Networking

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Researcher.

About the team :

The Data Center Network Lab focuses on advancing next-generation data center networks and transport technologies. Working together with industry experts, the lab addresses complex networking challenges and integrates innovative research into various product lines. The team specializes in network protocol and architecture design for computing, cloud and storage interconnections, aiming to establish a leading network system. This lab fosters personal and professional growth, encouraging learning and team development in the digital intelligence era.

About the job :

Conduct cutting edge research within networking domain for large scale distributed systems or clusters in Data Centers in the cloud or on prem

Produce DCN related surveys and insights regarding technical dynamics and trends of both industry and academia

Assist in defining research thrusts for internal projects as well as potential cooperation with academia

Lead certain research directions and propose technical solutions to assigned research thrusts

Deliver committed results to meet the project goals

The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $106,000 to $156,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate :

Ph.D. degree in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any related fields

Any research or industry experience in one or more of the following fields :

Network traffic control such as congestion control, load balancing, scheduling

Network architecture related research such as topology, routing and flow control

Network Transportation Protocol design or optimization such as RoCE, etc

Network function offloading to Network Interface Card (NIC) or to Network

Large Network simulation for data plane or control plane algorithm performance optimization such as throughput, latency or jitter

Excellent Python / C / C++ programming skills as well as experience using network simulation tools such as NS3 and other similar tools

In-depth understanding on how IP / Ethernet network works including both control plane and data plane

Knowledge of AI / ML / LLM in general; in particular knowledge of popular LLMs such as OpenAI, LLaMa, DeepSeek, etc. Understanding how these models work, their communication patterns and characteristics is an asset

Experience working with Network Interface Card (NIC) / DPU is an asset

Proof of successful project delivery history

Strong soft skills like curiosity, ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast changing research dynamics, excellent communication and presentation skills

Additional Information :

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.

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