Senior Researcher – Computer Vision and Image Processing

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract job opening for a Senior Researcher-Computer Vision and Image Processing.

About the team:

Founded in 2012, the Noah’s Ark lab has evolved into a prominent research organization with notable achievements in academia and industry. The lab’s mission focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and related fields to benefit the company and society. Driven by impactful, long-term projects, the aim is to enhance state-of-the-art research while integrating innovations into the company's products and services, including LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory, and Autonomous driving.

About the job:

• Independently contribute to research and development efforts within the area of computer vision and machine learning.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate image/video processing solutions into the broader real-world application system.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Contribute to the development of our intellectual property portfolio through patent filings and publications.

• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in computer vision and machine learning. Proactively identify opportunities for innovation.

• Independently manage projects and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.

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:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. is an asset) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on computer vision and machine learning.

• Deep understanding of computer vision and image processing algorithms and techniques, such as diffusion models, image generation, image editing, image super-resolution, and so on.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.

• A strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences/journals (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, etc.

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.