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Posted 19 months ago

Senior Researcher - Real Time Rendering

@ Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.

Edmonton, AB · Vancouver, BC

$78k–$168k/yrOn-siteContract2+ years experience
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Overview

Huawei Technologies Canada is hiring a Senior Researcher on a 12-month contract to design and optimize real-time graphics rendering on mobile devices. The work covers rendering systems, shaders, GPU and CPU performance profiling, and research into new graphics algorithms. Target annual compensation is $78,000 to $168,000 based on 2080 hours per year.

Pay:

$78,000–$168,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop real-time rendering systems on devices
  • Design rendering techniques, shaders and content pipeline
  • Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance across platforms
  • Research new graphics algorithms and 3D technologies

Requirements summary:

  • BSc in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience designing real-time rendering systems
  • Experience with Vulkan, OpenGL ES or DirectX
  • Skilled in C/C++ and object-oriented design
  • Minimum 2 years of research and engineering experience
  • GPU architecture knowledge is an asset

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Employer posting date
2025-04-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Computer Engineering

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IndustryTelecommunications
Company size10001+
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Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Senior Researcher.

About the team:

The Software-Hardware System Optimization Lab continuously improves the power efficiency and performance of smartphone products through software-hardware systems optimization and architecture innovation. We keep tracking the trends of cutting-edge technologies, building the competitive strength of mobile AI, graphics, multimedia, and software architecture for mobile phone products.

About the job:
• Design and develop real-time computer graphics rendering systems on devices.
• Design cutting-edge rendering techniques, including shaders and content pipeline.
• Profile and optimize GPU/CPU performance on multiple platforms.

• Research the newest graphics algorithms and technologies used in 3D applications and games.

The target annual compensation (based on 2080 hours per year) ranges from $78,000 to $168,000 depending on education, experience and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate:

• BSc degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in designing real-time rendering systems and features.
• Experience with one of the following APIs: Vulkan, OpenGL ES, DirectX.
• Skilled in C/C++ and experience in object-oriented design and implementation.
• Minimum 2 years of researching & engineering experience.
• Knowledge of GPU architectures is an asset.
• Console development experience 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.

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