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Intern - Researcher

CompanyHuawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
LocationMontreal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced reinforcement learning methods for large-scale graph optimization and complex scheduling, including approaches that enable language models to improve through experience and feedback. Collaborate with researchers to prototype and integrate research ideas, track advances in AI for high-performance computing, and contribute to scientific papers.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
CA$58,000 - CA$104,000
Company Size
1757
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We have approximately 197,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. In Canada, Huawei conducts innovative and leading edge research in 5G technologies, along with advanced development of emerging cloud, device and network technologies & services. While our renowned Canada Research Centre in the thriving technology landscape of Ottawa, Ontario continues to grow rapidly in size and strategic product initiatives, additional presence has also been established across Canada with R&D facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montreal, and a R&D office in Quebec City. Fondée en 1987, Huawei est un fournisseur mondial leader d'infrastructures de technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) et de dispositifs intelligents. Nous nous engageons à apporter le numérique à chaque personne, foyer et organisation pour un monde entièrement connecté et intelligent. Nous comptons environ 197 000 employés et opérons dans plus de 170 pays et régions, desservant plus de trois milliards de personnes à travers le monde. Au Canada, Huawei mène des recherches innovantes et de pointe dans les technologies 5G, ainsi que le développement avancé des technologies et services émergents dans les domaines du cloud, des appareils et des réseaux. Alors que notre célèbre Centre de recherche Canada, situé dans le paysage technologique dynamique d'Ottawa, en Ontario, continue de croître rapidement en taille et en initiatives stratégiques de produits, une présence supplémentaire a également été établie à travers le Canada avec des installations de R&D à Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montréal, et un bureau de R&D à Québec.
About the Role

Huawei Canada has an immediate co-op opening for an Intern.

About the team:

Welcome to the Advanced Wireless Technology Wireless Lab, an epitome of innovation located in Ottawa, Canada. Here, amid the dynamic panorama of technological progress, our team consists mainly of seasoned graduate computer engineers and computer scientists. With diverse experiences ranging from fresh perspectives to decades-long industry immersion, we are united by our fervour for pioneering wireless solutions.

About the job:

  • Design and implement advanced reinforcement learning for large-scale graph-structured optimization and complex scheduling problems.

  • Enabling Large Language Models (LLMs) to learn from experience, interaction, and environment feedback, moving beyond static fine-tuning toward continual, agentic self-improvement.

  • Collaborate closely with researchers to prototype, implement, and integrate research ideas into proof-of-concept.

  • Stay current with literature and recent advances in the AI domain for high-performance computing.

  • Contribute to scientific papers.

The total targeted annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $58,000 to $104,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.


About the ideal candidate:

  • Currently pursing a PhD degree or master's degree in Computer Science or related fields.

  • Background in machine learning, deep learning and practical or research experience in reinforcement learning, self-supervised learning, or language model fine-tuning.

  • Strong theoretical in advanced reinforcement learning (agentic RL, multi-agent RL or Meta-RL).

  • Familiarity with LLMs or generative AI methods and their integrations into structured reasoning or decision systems.

  • Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, with creative thinking and attention to details.

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.

Key Skills
Reinforcement LearningMachine LearningDeep LearningSelf-Supervised LearningLarge Language ModelsGenerative AIAgentic Reinforcement LearningMulti-Agent Reinforcement LearningMeta-Reinforcement LearningLanguage Model Fine-TuningGraph-Structured OptimizationComplex SchedulingStructured ReasoningHigh-Performance ComputingResearch PrototypingScientific Writing
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