Researcher – Parallel Computing

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Researcher.

About the team

The AnShi Lab focuses on developing next-generation gateway software architecture by prioritizing file security and software innovation. The focus is on conducting mid- and long-term research to create high-value patents and guide datacom gateway development. The goal is to establish industry benchmarks through cloud-based, intelligent software engineering. By leveraging local resources and fostering talent, we aim to build a high-performance technical expert team, improving both organizational vitality and personnel capabilities.

About the job

• Analyze the performance characteristics and scalability limitations of our current network gateway policy engine and explore parallel algorithms for rule lookup and incremental updates on GPUs and heterogeneous CPU/GPU or multi-core CPUs systems.
• Investigate hybrid CPU/GPU designs similar to high-speed DPI and pattern-matching systems.
• Design and evaluate new data structures for network gateway rule matching.
• Implement solutions in C/C++ and optimize them to production-quality standards (performance, robustness, and maintainability).
• Work closely with network gateway product and malware research teams to implement and integrate the new engine/solution into real products.
• Collaborate on patents and, where appropriate, academic or industry publications.
• Participate in other malware research projects as per job needs.

The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $106,000 to $156,000 depending on education, experience and demonstrated expertise.