Co-op Engineer - AI Software Engineering
At a glance
Junior AI Engineering role at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. Markham · internship · CA$58,000–CA$104,000 base.
aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build AI-based code-generation tools to speed feature work and make the codebase easier to maintain
- Research and implement agents that handle workflows such as automated testing and system monitoring
- Design and tune core components for upcoming mobile platforms
- Coordinate with other teams to bring AI features into mobile applications
What you bring
- You are enrolled in a bachelor’s program in computer science or a related technical discipline
- You have at least two years of professional C/C++, Python, and TypeScript development experience
- You understand machine learning and LLMs in software workflows, and have applied LLMs across development tasks
- You have built and deployed autonomous agents, including orchestration, state, tool use, and memory
Who this fits
This onsite co-op in Markham suits a student who already has professional software development experience and hands-on background with AI-assisted engineering and agent systems. The work is centered on mobile software and AI development.
From the employer
Huawei Canada has an immediate co-op opening for an Engineer.
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 Next Generation Foundation Model, Agentic Models, Physical AI and Reinforcement Learning.
About the job:
We are seeking a forward-thinking Software Engineer to join our team. Our mission is to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into the core of our mobile ecosystem. In this role, you will not only build robust systems but also pioneer the use of AI agents and LLM-driven tools to redefine how we develop and maintain mobile software.
AI-Enhanced Development: Leverage and build AI-driven code generation tools to accelerate feature delivery and improve codebase maintainability.
Intelligent Agent Integration: Research and implement AI agents to automate complex workflows, from automated testing to intelligent system monitoring.
Mobile System Innovation: Design and optimize core components for next-generation mobile platforms.
Collaborative R&D: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into real-world mobile applications.
The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $58,000 to $104,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
About the ideal candidate:
Currently enrolled in Bachelor in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Software Engineering Expertise: 2+ years of professional experience in C/C++, Python, and TypeScript application development, with a deep understanding of their respective programming models and ecosystems.
AI & ML Integration: Working knowledge of Machine Learning principles and Large Language Models (LLMs) applied to software engineering workflows.
Adaptability & Tooling: Proven ability to rapidly master new frameworks, open-source tools, and programming languages to meet evolving project requirements.
Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-tasking environments under tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective teamwork in collaborative environments.
AI-Augmented Engineering: Proven experience applying LLMs to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including intelligent code generation, automated debugging, and architectural refactoring. Agentic System Development: Hands-on experience in architecting and deploying autonomous agent systems.
Deep understanding of agentic design patterns, including multi-agent orchestration, state management, tool-use integration, and long-term memory implementation to solve complex software engineering challenges. Developer Experience (DevEx) & Tooling: Strong commitment to building custom AI-assisted tools that streamline workflows and measurably boost team productivity. Mobile Ecosystem Expertise: Experience in HarmonyOS or large-scale mobile platform development.
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.