Senior Principal Researcher - AI Algorithm
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior AI Research role at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. Markham · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$151,100–CA$175,975 across Canada.
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Set the research direction and technical plans for AI agents, embodied AI and reasoning-focused language models
- Lead and mentor a cross-disciplinary research team, supporting scientific quality, creativity and fast iteration
- Turn new research into production-ready AI systems with engineering and product partners
- Develop research methods, internal practices and new research areas through work with academic and industry labs
- Direct research funding, infrastructure and staffing, and represent the team through papers, talks and community work
What you bring
- A doctorate in computer science, machine learning, AI or a related area focused on reasoning or decision-making, or equivalent industry achievements
- A record of influential papers in leading research venues such as NeurIPS, ICML or another listed venue
- Deep knowledge of foundation models, reasoning and decision-making, plus experience moving research into working prototypes and scalable systems
- Experience in large-scale machine learning, especially planning, robotics, embodied AI or another listed area
- Leadership and communication skills to guide researchers and shape technical direction
Who this fits
This senior research leadership role suits someone who can set technical direction, lead a multidisciplinary team and connect research with scalable systems. The position is based onsite in Markham, Canada.
From the employer
Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Senior Principal 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 LLMs, RL, NLP, computer vision, AI theory, and Autonomous driving.
About the job:
Define and drive the strategic research vision and technical roadmap across AI agents, embodied AI, and reasoning-centric large language models.
Lead and mentor a high-caliber, multidisciplinary research team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, creativity, and rapid iteration.
Translate cutting-edge research into scalable, production-ready AI systems in close collaboration with engineering and product teams.
Stay at the forefront of the field by advancing state-of-the-art methods, conducting original research, and setting internal best practices.
Identify and incubate emerging research directions, leveraging deep engagement with leading academic institutions and industry labs.
Oversee and optimize research investment, infrastructure, and resource allocation to maximize long-term impact.
Represent the organization as a thought leader, through publications, keynote talks, and contributions to the global AI community.
About the ideal candidate:
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, with a focus on reasoning, decision-making, or equivalent groundbreaking industry contributions.
Proven track record of high-impact publications in top-tier venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL).
Deep expertise in foundation models, reasoning systems, and decision-making frameworks, with a strong grasp of both theoretical and applied advances.
Demonstrated ability to translate research ideas into working prototypes and scalable systems with speed and rigor.
Experience working with or collaborating alongside leading AI research labs or technology organizations.
Strong background in large-scale machine learning systems, particularly in domains such as planning, reasoning, robotics, embodied AI, or multi-agent systems.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence technical direction at the highest level.
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.