About the role#
Huawei Canada is seeking an Intern Researcher to join the Noah’s Ark Laboratory. You will work on projects involving large language models, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems. This position is based in Markham, Ontario, and requires on-site attendance. The salary range for this role is $58,000 to $104,000 per year, depending on your education and experience.
What you'll do#
- Research and build AI agents for autonomous reasoning, planning, and task execution.
- Prototype agent capabilities like memory, tool use, self-reflection, and long-horizon decision-making.
- Experiment with multi-agent systems to solve complex coordination problems.
- Connect AI agents with external tools and APIs for automation workflows.
- Explore research areas such as agent alignment, world models, and embodied intelligence.
- Run experiments, analyze data, and iterate on research prototypes.
- Work with researchers and engineers to turn research into scalable systems.
- Produce technical reports, demos, and publications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field.
- A strong background in large language models, reinforcement learning, or decision-making systems.
- At least one first-author paper in a top-tier venue like NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, or ICRA.
- Practical experience with Python, PyTorch, and modern ML research workflows.
- Familiarity with agent architectures, including planning, retrieval, and multi-agent systems.
- Ability to build prototypes and conduct research experiments independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with large-scale datasets, transformer architectures, or diffusion models is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.
- Work arrangement: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
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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