About the role#
Huawei Canada is hiring an intern for a 12-month position within the AI and Signal Processing Research team. You will work with senior researchers to design and implement algorithms that combine acoustic signal processing, deep learning, and speech processing.
What you'll do#
- Design, prototype, and evaluate new audio signal processing algorithms and deep learning models.
- Build data pipelines for synthetic and real-world acoustic data augmentation, simulation, and feature extraction.
- Write clean Python and C++ code to test research hypotheses and validate models against benchmark datasets.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to move research prototypes into scalable product features.
- Document your methodologies and results, with opportunities to publish findings at conferences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Audio/Acoustic Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or deep learning for audio.
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Proficiency in Python, including libraries like NumPy, SciPy, Librosa, and Torchaudio.
- Experience with Speech AI, such as ASR, TTS, voice conversion, or speaker diarization.
- Knowledge of acoustic signal processing, including AEC, ANC, beamforming, or sound source localization.
- Familiarity with audio generation, enhancement, or spatial audio techniques.
- A track record of research publications in conferences like ICASSP, INTERSPEECH, or WASPAA.
Location & details#
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- Work arrangement: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $58,000 to $104,000 annually, depending 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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