Researcher - Technology Strategist - Physical AI
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. Markham · contract · CA$106,000–CA$156,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Track research from local and international academic groups, then summarize conference activity and technical trends
- Write reports on emerging technology directions and synthesize policy guidance on academic openness
- Keep managers current on project progress so they can make informed decisions
- Plan and run corporate events, workshops and meetings, coordinating communications and team logistics
- Prepare agendas, minutes and budget updates, and translate project or technical documents when needed
What you bring
- A master’s or doctoral degree in artificial intelligence, computer science or a similar area
- Working knowledge of Embodied AI, Spatial AI and Agentic AI
- Strong English skills, clear reasoning and the ability to turn complex material into concise reports
Who this fits
This mid-level contract role suits someone curious about new technologies who can assess research trends and communicate findings clearly. You’ll work onsite in Markham on a twelve-month contract. Academic workshops or conference experience is an asset.
From the employer
Our team has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Researcher.
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:
Gain insight into the latest developments of both international and local academic organizations, and summarize technical research trends within the conferences and activities of these organizations
Gain insight into future technology trends in related fields, and output technology insight reports
Gain insight into policies, guidelines and reports related to academic openness, and summarize relevant viewpoints to help predict the future trend
Monitor and report project status to management team on a regular basis in order to provide up-to-date information for managers to make key decisions
Lead creation, planning and facilitation of corporate events, workshop and meetings, manage the overall communication of event details to ensure most effective event outcome
Organize meetings for the team and directors, provide minutes and agenda, create budget reports (expense, milestones etc.)
Translate project documents, technical reports or corporate documents as needed
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:
PhD or Master's degree in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or similar background
Good Knowledge of Embodied AI, Spatial AI, and Agentic AI
Sharp technical insight and curiosity about new technologies to capture future technical opportunities
Proactive and strong logical thinking ability, good at summarizing reports
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Proficient in English, with international vision and thinking
Participated in or organized academic activities (workshops, conferences, etc.) 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.