Huawei – PhD Intern – AI Efficiency Researcher – Markham, ON

Company: Huawei

Location: Markham, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:41:08 GMT

Job description: Huawei Canada has an immediate 4/8 months Internship opening for an AI Efficiency 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:Engage in cutting-edge research on AI system optimization, with a focus on enhancing performance on edge devices.Research and develop efficient algorithms and models to minimize the computational and storage overhead on edge devices.Explore and implement AI model optimization techniques tailored to specific hardware platforms, such as model quantization, pruning, and distillation optimization.Evaluate and analyze the performance of optimized AI models in real-world application scenarios.Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and contribute to academic paper writing and publication.About the Ideal Candidate:Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.Strong foundation in mathematics and programming skills.Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, TensorFlow and PyTorch, with practical experience in Transformer architecture.Proficiency in common AI model optimization techniques, such as model quantization, pruning, and distillation.Familiarity with edge device development, such as mobile platforms and embedded systems.Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and other relevant languages.Experience with optimizing and deploying large language models is an asset; Publications in top-tier academic conferences or journals are assets.Excellent communication and teamwork skills; strong independent thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Huawei – Intern Associate Researcher – Large Language Models – Markham, ON

Company: Huawei

Location: Markham, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:50 GMT

Job description: Huawei Canada has an immediate internship opening for an Associate 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:Conduct fundamental and applied research projects in Huawei.Present results and write scientific papers for top ML/NLP conferences.Working on real-world challenges related to optimizing large language models.About the ideal candidate:Currently a PhD or Master’s student in computer science or related fields, with an emphasis on deep learning.At least one first-author publication in top-tier ML/NLP conferences or journals, such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, JMLR, TPAMI, TACL, ACL, EMNLP, etc.Deep understanding of fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques in deep learning and LLMs.Experience in machine learning and deep learning libraries such as PyTorch.Strong hands-on programming skills with experience in implementing and optimizing machine learning models.

Huawei – PhD Intern – Motion Perception Researcher – Markham, ON

Company: Huawei

Location: Markham, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:56:11 GMT

Job description: Huawei Canada has an immediate 4/8 months Internship opening for a Motion Perception 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:Conduct literature reviews on human movement perception and control, vestibular physiology, and related fields.Assist in the design and execution of experiments involving human subjects or relevant simulations.Collect and analyze physiological data from sensors, motion capture systems.Develop and implement algorithms for motion analysis, sensory integration, or human movement prediction.Develop and contribute to Mobile application development.Prepare and present research findings in meetings and reports.Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication.About the Ideal Candidate:Currently enrolled in a PhD program in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, human factors, kinesiology or related field.Strong background in physiology, particularly vestibular function, or related fields.Proficiency in Python, C/C++, MATLAB and experience with mobile app development.Experience with data analysis and statistical software.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.Strong interest in human movement perception and control.

Huawei – Intern Researcher – Embodied AI – Markham, ON

Company: Huawei

Location: Markham, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:22:43 GMT

Job description: Huawei Canada has an immediate internship opening for an Embodied AI 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:Research and develop innovative models of LLM agents (decision-making, planning, reasoning, etc) with applications on (open-world) virtual environments;Publish at top-tier ML conferences, file high-value patents, and write scientific technical reports;Contribute to the design, implementation, test, and maintenance of research and development frameworks;Ability to learn and grow in a collaborative research and development environment; communicate and develop solutions for complex learning problems;Keeping up-to-date on selected areas of ML (such as Transformers, State Space Models, and deep learning) and new advances in the NLP/AI field and bringing insights to the team.About the ideal candidate:Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related technical field (or Master’s with related research experience and publications) with 2+ years of research and development experienceGood theoretical knowledge and methodological experience in the deep learning research-and-development cycle: literature review, model formulation and development, training, testing, monitoring, fine-tuning, and quantitative/qualitative analysisProficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python); Good understanding of basic data structures and computational algorithms; strong AI/ML coding skills; experienced in deep learning/machine learning frameworks (PyTorch and Tensorflow)Excellent team working, technical writing and presentation, analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience with LLMs, Transformer pipelines, and training and evaluation algorithms in NLP; related frameworks (Huggingface, DeepSpeed, PEFT)Good knowledge and experiences with various learning paradigms such as in-context learning, prompt tuning, and parameter efficient fine-tuning.Publication record at top-tier ML/AI conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc.

Huawei – Intern Associate Researcher – 3D Vision and Autonomous Driving – Markham, ON

Company: Huawei

Location: Markham, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:10:30 GMT

Job description: Huawei Canada has an immediate 6-month Internship opening for an Associate 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:Design and implement the state-of-the-art algorithms for 3D reconstruction and generation in autonomous driving, such as scene reconstruction, asset generation, dynamic behavior simulation, and so on.Evaluate and benchmark solutions with internal simulation environments and datasets.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., planning, perception) to integrate computer vision solutions into the broader autonomous driving system.About the ideal candidate:PhD/Master students in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on computer vision and machine learning.Deep understanding of computer vision algorithms and techniques, including 3D reconstruction, 3D generation, neural rendering, diffusion models, etc.Proven publication record in top-tier conferences or journals, such as ICCV, CVPR, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, etc.Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.

Senior UX Researcher – eBay – Toronto, ON

Company: eBay

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:55:14 GMT

Job description: At eBay, we’re more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.About the team and the role:Human-centered insights and a deep understanding of people and cultures are critical to how we do our best work. Our team of UX Researchers are a critical part of eBay’s Design organization, where we discover, interpret, and communicate insights and opportunities in an inspiring way. UX research is embedded in all phases of product development at eBay, influencing product and business strategy.We are looking for a driven Senior UX Researcher to come into our Toronto office one day/week. Our team’s goal is to provide insights that unlock significant customer and business value by transforming services and experiences. The ideal candidate for this team is a strategic thinker, great storyteller, and loves working with peers and leaders to uncover insights and drive sophisticated solutions to tough problems.What you will accomplish:Lead end-to-end mixed methods user research towards advising on product improvements and defining excellent customer experiencesWork closely with Design, Business, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to drive the UX strategy for the area through insights, and put our users at the center of product thinking.Employ engaging storytelling techniques to communicate research insights and recommendations, and ensure alignment and action.Help drive key features, products, and initiatives based on company priorities.Effectively manage and prioritize research planning through ambiguous and fast-changing environments.Monitor the impact of insights generated and actively contribute to the always-growing UX Research practice at eBay.What you will bring:5+ years of practical experience deploying qualitative and quantitative research methods throughout the product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch, in an applied user research setting.M.A., M.S., or PhD in a human behavior related field, such as Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Media Studies, or Computer Science.Experience drawing from a variety of research fundamentals to successfully impact design and product decisions benefiting users and the business. Expert use of UX research tools.Ability to assess and work through complex problems and ambiguous situations, and work with teams to ensure insights are clear, actionable and acted upon.Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, experienced influencer, and advocate for user research.Experience working in large organizations and collaborating across diverse cross-functional teams is preferred. Global research experience is a plus.There’s a lot of research showing how marginalized groups of people may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We also know that many UX researchers come from backgrounds with different experiences that might not seem “standard.” You might feel that you don’t “check all the boxes” — but that’s okay! We value people who bring unique perspectives and add new knowledge to our team.Disclaimer: Please note that by applying to this role, you are agreeing to be considered for multiple positions. This is a general description of the qualifications and skills required for positions of this type of role.Please see the for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay.eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our to learn more about eBay’s commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our for more information.

eBay is a global ecommerce leader that is pushing boundaries and reinventing the future of ecommerce. They empower millions of buyers and sellers in over 190 markets and are committed to authenticity, innovation, and inclusivity. They are looking for a Senior UX Researcher to join their team in Toronto, who will lead research to drive product improvements and excellent customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, a background in a human behavior related field, and strong communication and storytelling skills. eBay is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and unique perspectives.

EverPro – Customer Researcher (Remote Ontario/Canada) – EverCommerce – Toronto, ON

Company: EverCommerce

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $90000 per year

Job date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:04:33 GMT

Job description: At EverCommerce [Nasdaq: EVCM], we are on a mission to digitally transform the service economy with tailored, end-to-end SaaS solutions that simplify and empower the lives of our 700,000+ customers. As a leading service commerce platform, our modern digital and mobile applications create predictable, informed, and convenient experiences between customers and their service professionals in the areas of Home & Field Services, Health Services, and Wellness industries. We are building an extraordinary company and looking for talented, energetic, and motivated people to join our team. You can learn more about our Company, Culture and Values here: .Business/Vertical:The EverPro business within EverCommerce offers business management solutions that help home and field service small businesses work more efficiently and improve every touchpoint with their customers. Software solutions customized for field services, landscaping, pest and lawn, remodeling and roofing help these businesses with everything from scheduling and tracking jobs, to quoting, invoicing and payments processing, to customer relationship, review and reputation management.The Invoicing vertical within EverPro focuses on business management and payments solutions for small service businesses through our Invoice Simple and Joist products. These solutions help service professionals efficiently manage their business finances, from creating estimates and invoices to processing payments and tracking jobs. Our products serve hundreds of thousands of freelancers, solo entrepreneurs and microbusinesses across hundreds of industries across multiple geographies.Position Summary:The Customer Researcher will be the voice of the customer for Invoice Simple and Joist, reporting to the Mobile Solutions Market Leader. This role combines deep customer research expertise with strategic thinking to uncover opportunities, validate decisions, and guide product direction. As a key member of the market leadership team, they will ensure customer insights drive our mobile solutions’ evolution while identifying new growth vectors through systematic research and analysis. While operating as part of the strategic team, this role works collaboratively with Product Research teams who focus on tactical user research, ensuring insights flow effectively between strategic and product-focused research initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Research Leadership:Design and execute comprehensive customer research programs across multiple geographies and segments.Lead both qualitative and quantitative research initiatives to deeply understand customer needs, behaviors, and pain points.Develop frameworks for tracking customer sentiment and market evolution over time.Create systematic approaches for validating strategic hypotheses through customer research.Guide strategic decisions through voice-of-customer insights.Coordinate with Product Research teams to ensure complementary research agendas and shared insights.Create frameworks for sharing insights between strategic and product research teams.Opportunity Discovery:Identify growth opportunities within existing customer base through systematic research.Uncover unmet needs and potential expansion areas through customer behavior analysis.Evaluate market trends and evolving customer requirements.Research competitive offerings from the customer perspective.Provide insights on pricing sensitivity and value perception.Product Development Partnership:Partner with Product teams and their dedicated researchers on feature prioritization through strategic customer insights.Complement tactical user research with broader market and customer understanding.Share strategic research findings that can inform product-level research priorities.Support product teams’ research efforts by providing market context and strategic customer understanding.Ensure strategic research insights effectively flow to product teams and their researchers.Guide product evolution through deep understanding of customer needs.Validate product concepts through customer research.Cross-functional Insights:Participate actively in strategic planning sessions.Share customer insights across organization to inform decision-making.Partner with Growth team on understanding customer acquisition and retention drivers.Guide Marketing on customer messaging and positioning.Present research findings to leadership and stakeholders.Build strong collaborative relationships with Product Research teams to ensure efficient knowledge sharing.Create frameworks for regular insight sharing between research teams.Qualifications:7+ years experience in customer research or market insights.Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.Experience conducting research across different market segments and geographies.Experience collaborating with product-focused research teams in a matrix organization.Demonstrated ability to coordinate research efforts across different teams and functions.Track record of building effective partnerships with product research colleagues.Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.BS/BA required; advanced degree in related field preferred.Experience with research tools and methodologies.Strong data analysis and visualization skills.Proven track record of influencing product and strategy through research.Experience with B2B SaaS customer research.Demonstrated ability to translate research into actionable insights.Personal Characteristics:Deeply curious researcher with strong analytical skills and drive for customer understanding.Proactive investigator who combines rigorous research with strategic thinking.Natural synthesizer who can identify patterns and implications from complex data.Exceptional communicator who can tell compelling stories with research findings.Team-oriented collaborator who builds trust through insight sharing.Passionate about understanding customers and driving customer-centric decisions.Benefits & Perks:

  • Flexibility to work where/how you want within your country of employment – in-office, remote, or hybrid
  • Robust wellness benefits, including an annual wellness stipend
  • Flexible and generous (FTO) time-off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% company match
  • Continued investment in your professional development

Where: Remote, Ontario/CanadaThe EverCommerce team is distributed globally, with teams in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Jordan, New Zealand, and Australia. With a widely distributed team, we are used to working remotely across different time zones. This role can be based anywhere in Canada – if you’re close to one of our offices, we can set you up in-office or you can work 100% remotely. Please note that you must be eligible to work without sponsorship to qualify for this position, and this role will require travel to our Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado, or to other office locations around North America.Compensation: The target base compensation for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 CAD per year in most US locations. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including location, local market variances, and candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed aboveEverCommerce is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We look forward to reviewing your credentials and getting to know more about your experience!

EverCommerce is a leading service commerce platform that offers tailored SaaS solutions to over 700,000 customers in the Home & Field Services, Health Services, and Wellness industries. The company is seeking a Customer Researcher for their EverPro business, specifically focusing on Invoice Simple and Joist products. The role involves strategic customer research, opportunity discovery, product development partnership, and cross-functional insights. The ideal candidate should have experience in customer research, analytical skills, and a strong drive for customer understanding. The position is remote in Ontario, Canada, with a target base compensation of $90,000 – $110,000 CAD per year. EverCommerce is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Quantitative UX Researcher – Stripe – Toronto, ON

Company: Stripe

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:47:13 GMT

Job description: Who we areAbout StripeStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies-from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups-use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.About the teamThe Stripe Research team is part of Stripe’s Design team and works across many types of brand and product initiatives at Stripe to more effectively and efficiently deliver products and experiences that fulfill user needs. And since Stripe’s main audience is other people who build products, we agonize over and take pride in crafting user-friendly and user-focused experiences.In addition to conducting primary research, we also enable other Stripes (marketers, sales, engineers, product managers, designers, operations, etc.) to learn and apply research skills to global problems. You will play a role in shaping how we build research as a core competency across Stripe and define how we put users first when conducting research.What you’ll doWe’re looking for a Quantitative Researcher to partner with user researchers, product, design, and marketing teams to build, lead, and run research programs that drive insights for the Stripe product and lifecycle experiences. You will also collaborate with a diverse group of researchers and Stripe’s product and GTM teams from many disciplines, skills, backgrounds, and specialties. We’re looking for a researcher with deep data sense to help us instrument sentiment programs and weave data together to give deeper insight into the Stripe experience.Responsibilities

  • Be a subject matter expert on continuous measurement programs for embedded qualitative researchers
  • Conduct quantitative research studies in partnership with other researchers using methods such as survey research and behavioral/log data analysis that deepen our understanding of the user experience and drive product strategy
  • Help build the research systems, platforms, and reporting to scale Research measurement programs
  • Lead longitudinal sentiment programs (CSAT, dev sentiment, etc) and disseminate research insights to evolve and enhance Stripe’s understanding of user needs and identify innovative opportunities to meet those needs
  • Build close partnerships with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Marketing leaders to build the infrastructure for ongoing tracking and ad-hoc survey research
  • Prioritize research needs and approaches across multiple work streams to work on the right project, scale, and scope at the right time and ensure impact by delivering actionable insights

Who you areWe’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.Minimum requirements

  • Has 5+ years of relevant research experience working on digital experiences and generating actionable insights that drive impact
  • Has a desire to do hands-on research, support research data infrastructure, build reporting and dashboards, and work on an early-stage team, from planning and sampling to analysis and insights delivery
  • Can conduct complex quantitative research at scale and demonstrate the use of a variety of research methods (longitudinal programs, A/B testing, trigger-based automated surveys, conjoint, and discrete choice modeling)
  • Has experience working with large-scale data
  • Has proficiency in SQL, experience analyzing complex data and building statistical models, and familiar programming in R or Python
  • Can distill research findings into clear, and compelling data-backed presentations, data visualizations, and/or infographics

Preferred qualifications

  • You’re a mixed-methods researcher with strength in quantitative research Work includes developer-focused research or a technical background
  • You’ve built or scaled research platforms, systems, or programs at your workplace
  • Tell compelling stories with data and are skilled in explaining your work, process, and decisions to cross-functional stakeholders and crave feedback to help you produce your best work
  • Relentlessly focus on users and solving for their needs and wants. You put users first and have experience driving impact from insights
  • Can balance working with urgency and focus with methodological rigor and adapt as needed for the situation

Hybrid work at StripeThis role is available either in an office or a remote location (typically, 35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.A remote location, in most cases, is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently or plan to live.Pay and benefitsThe annual salary range for this role in the primary location is C$144,000 – C$216,000. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.Office locationsTorontoRemote locationsRemote in CanadaTeamDesignJob typeFull time

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses that aims to increase the GDP of the internet. The Stripe Research team conducts quantitative research to drive insights for product and lifecycle experiences. They are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with experience conducting complex research studies and working with large-scale data. The role can be based in an office or remote location. The annual salary range for the role is C$144,000 – C$216,000.

Huawei – Intern Associate Researcher – Large Language Models – Markham, ON

Company: Huawei

Location: Markham, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 07:16:43 GMT

Job description: Huawei Canada has an immediate internship opening for an Associate 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:Conduct fundamental and applied research projects in Huawei.Present results and write scientific papers for top ML/NLP conferences.Working on real-world challenges related to optimizing large language models.About the ideal candidate:Currently a PhD or Master’s student in computer science or related fields, with an emphasis on deep learning.At least one first-author publication in top-tier ML/NLP conferences or journals, such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, JMLR, TPAMI, TACL, ACL, EMNLP, etc.Deep understanding of fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques in deep learning and LLMs.Experience in machine learning and deep learning libraries such as PyTorch.Strong hands-on programming skills with experience in implementing and optimizing machine learning models.

Senior UX Researcher, CBC Experience Design (12-Month Contract) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid) – CBC/Radio-Canada – Toronto, ON

Company: CBC/Radio-Canada

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:52:28 GMT

Job description: Position Title: Senior UX Researcher, CBC Experience Design (12-Month Contract) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement: EnglishLanguage Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.Unposting Date: 2025-03-11 11:59 PMPlease note, that this is a 12-month contract position. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.Your roleCBC Digital Strategy & Products is hiring a Senior UX Researcher to support the design and development of digital products.The Senior UX Researcher will lead user experience research initiatives for product discovery and delivery, working closely with Product Managers and Directors to define research direction, identify knowledge gaps, and propose research initiatives. A collaborative approach is essential for coordinating activities, avoiding research duplication, and maintaining a clear focus on desired outcomes.The Senior UX Researcher will advance UX Research maturity at CBC DS&P by enhancing and streamlining processes and workflows to boost productivity and achieve research goals. They will also champion accessibility and inclusivity as core values in all UX Research initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and prioritize key research initiatives and track user behaviour trends.
  • Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to identify and prioritize research initiatives that align with quarterly objectives and product strategy.
  • Provide thought leadership to pinpoint evolving user behaviour trends that could influence the future user experience.
  • Lead the development and review of a cross-product research roadmap.
  • Secure buy-in from product teams and DS&P leadership for research initiatives.
  • Execute research initiatives and lead collaborative efforts with a focus on actionable outcomes.
  • Execute end-to-end research initiatives, including gathering requirements, planning activities, recruiting participants, collecting and analyzing data, and sharing findings.
  • Lead collaborative research efforts by aligning goals, fostering teamwork, and facilitating successful outcomes.
  • Identify and coordinate large, intersecting research initiatives to avoid duplication and maintain a clear focus on outcomes.
  • Promote UX research knowledge and practices across the organization.
  • Take a lead role in disseminating UX research knowledge throughout CBC DS&P by effectively communicating research findings (both past and present) to relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop strategies to help the organization understand the purpose and benefits of UX research.
  • Foster collaboration among CBC departments to share insights and enhance the user experience.
  • Build relationships with other CBC research departments (Business Insights, Audience Research, National Client Services) to share research insights and identify opportunities for collaboration.
  • Promote knowledge sharing among CBC departments (Marketing and Branding, Media Solutions) that impact the user experience and product development.
  • Stay current with UX research methodologies and explore ways to enhance research techniques.
  • Regularly review and update research methodologies to stay current with evolving best practices in the user experience field.
  • Explore innovative UX research technologies to enhance data gathering and synthesis.
  • Take a lead role in UX research operations and ensure accessibility and inclusivity are integral to all initiatives.
  • Help lead the management and optimization of processes, tools, and practices supporting UX research activities.
  • Ensure all UX research activities prioritize inclusivity and accessibility, and promote diversity.
  • Mentor junior UX researchers and guide product teams in continuous discovery initiatives.
  • Provide guidance to junior UX researchers by providing feedback on their work, sharing best practices, and offering advice on skill development.
  • Guide and educate the product team to engage in independent research initiatives, integrating continuous discovery methods.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience
  • The Senior UX Researcher must have 5+ years of applied UX research experience, with a proven track record delivering valuable insights for product development and improvement.
  • Education
  • A suitable candidate should possess a degree in a behavioural research related field (psychology, human-centred interaction, user experience design) or equivalent work experience.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the nextstep will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:A mandatory Criminal record check.Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.Primary Location: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Senior UX Researcher for a 12-month contract to support digital product design and development. The role involves leading user experience research initiatives, collaborating with product teams, promoting accessibility and inclusivity, and mentoring junior researchers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of UX research experience and a background in a related field. The position requires a mix of in-office and remote work and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying key research initiatives, executing research projects, promoting UX research knowledge, collaborating with other departments, staying current with research methodologies, and mentoring junior researchers. If selected for an interview, candidates will undergo a background check. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting the diversity of Canada in its workforce and services.