Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Distinguished System
Architect.
About the team:
Initially founded in 1991 as Huawei's ASIC Design Center, the IC Lab is a
leading global fabless semiconductor lab. This lab delivers trusted,
cutting-edge semiconductor products and services for smart devices, contributing
to smart home and mobility solutions. The local team in Canada specializes in
semiconductors, and chipset solutions.
About the job:
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Define next-generation xPU system architectures for AI and data center
workloads, balancing performance, power, and scalability. Develop strategies
for heterogeneous computing, including AI acceleration, networking, and cloud
applications.
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Design and optimize compute and networking acceleration architectures,
including in-network computing, AI accelerators, and software-defined
hardware solutions. Define memory hierarchy, cache coherence strategies, and
interconnect topologies for efficient scaling.
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Work closely with global R&D teams to align architectural roadmaps with
industry trends in semiconductor, AI, and networking. Lead discussions with
headquarters and external partners to advocate for architectural vision.
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Publish research in top-tier conferences and contribute to patents and IP
strategy. Collaborate with academia and industry groups to influence AI and
semiconductor technology trends.
About the ideal candidate:
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Ph.D. or Master’s in Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a
related field.
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15+ years of experience in high-performance computing, xPU system design, or
networking chip architecture.
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Deep expertise in ISA design (Arm), vector processing, AI accelerators, and
memory systems.
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Proven experience in heterogeneous computing, HPC, and next-gen networking
(RoCE, RDMA, InfiniBand, SmartNICs).
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Strong background in software-hardware co-design, including firmware,
compilers, and runtime optimizations.
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Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging executives and
global R&D teams.
