Senior Software Developer – Big Data (C++/Rust)

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Software Developer.

About the team

The Computing Data Application Acceleration Lab aims to create a leading global data analytics platform organized into three specialized teams using innovative programming technologies. One of the goals of this lab are to enhance algorithm performance and training efficiency across industries, fostering long-term competitiveness.

About the job

• Analyze the software requirements and software elements for system design.
• Contribute to software development at the product or platform level.
• Take charge of the design and code writing for a specific cross-sub-system or codes of key algorithms.
• Participate in different open source and standard meetings to present solutions.
• Generate intellectual property such as patents and trade-secrets from research findings.
• Present research findings at conferences and participate in research collaborations with external research institutes and universities.

The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $127,000- $225,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in one of computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience with C++ or Rust, including object oriented design.
• 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of a system.
• Knowledge of the OS internals, compilers, Linux operating system, system/processor performance, CPU architecture.
• Proven experience with platform/system level development with performance profiling and tuning.
• Familiarity with mainstream big data related technologies and distributed frameworks is an asset.
• Experience with Apache Flink, Apache Spark or other big data or database engine internals is an asset.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, vLLM, Data Agents is an asset.
• Familiar CICD, and tools such as Git, and Maven is an asset.

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.