Principal Engineer - Vector Database
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Principal Engineer.
About the team:The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab leads research in distributed data systems, aiming to develop next-generation cloud serverless products that encompass core infrastructure and databases. This lab addresses various data challenges, including cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers via RDMA. Teams within this lab create advanced cloud serverless data infrastructure and implement cutting-edge networking technologies for Huawei's global AI infrastructure.
About the job:
Architecting and develop frameworks and engines for next-generation serverless computing tailored to AI workloads (LLM training/inference, agent execution, RL training, etc.).
Lead the design and innovation of vector database storage engines within a large-scale Data + AI infrastructure platform.
Drive breakthroughs in vector indexing, retrieval algorithms, and storage architectures, enabling low-latency, high-throughput vector search at scale.
Define and evolve the technical roadmap for next-generation vector database storage technologies.
Stay deeply engaged with industry trends, open-source ecosystems, and competitive landscapes; translate customer requirements and real-world workloads into differentiated technical solutions.
Architect and build high-performance, scalable, and reliable vector storage systems used in production environments.
About the ideal candidate:
Proven ability to explore, design, and plan innovative systems technologies, with strong technical judgment and architectural thinking.
Deep understanding of database systems, storage engines, and vector search technologies, with hands-on experience designing and shipping production systems.
Lead the development of mission-critical products or subsystems, with successful delivery and commercial deployment.
Strong record of high-quality system design and execution, including component abstraction, modular architecture, and long-term maintainability.
Experience operating at Staff / Principal / Architect level, influencing technical direction across teams or organizations.
Experience with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Milvus, HNSW-based systems, or custom implementations).
Background in distributed systems, storage systems, or AI infrastructure.
Contributions to open-source projects or published systems research.
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.
$44.47 per hour
...Document reporting needs, queries, logic, results and recommendations to other information systems professionals Design and develop database Operate database management systems to analyze data Project management Plan and manage budgets Oversee analysis of data...DatabasePermanent employmentFull timeRemote work- ...an immediate permanent opening for a Principal Software Engineer. About the team: Established in... ...cloud multi-agent system, cloud native databases, infrastructure resource scheduling and... ...Transformers, LLM fine-tuning, (Graph) RAG, and Vector Databases. ~ Deep understanding of...DatabasePermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startOverseas
$138k - $206k per year
...content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. You Are: You are a highly experienced engineering professional with a passion for driving innovation and delivering results. You thrive in fast-paced environments where you can...Suggested$128.3k - $178.3k per year
...skills. Education and Experience Bachelors’ degree in related field - Telecommunications, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable, although comparable proven work experience is acceptable. Ten (10) years’ experience in delivering...SuggestedFull timeWork at office- ...diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity As a Principal Consultant, Transactions Advisory Solution , you will have the... ...time Demonstrate experience with providing independent engineering services, M&A advisory, valuation and other related services...SuggestedFlexible hours
$58k - $104k per year
...has an immediate internship opening for an Engineer. About the team: The Distributed... ...products that encompass core infrastructure and databases. This lab addresses various data... ...using knowledge graphs, metadata systems, vector databases, and enterprise data sources....DatabaseInternshipImmediate start- ...transforming analytics from traditional reporting into a strategic decision engine for the Customer Office. The role combines Customer Intelligence,... ..., or self-service analytics capabilities. Experience with Vector Search, RAG architectures, agentic workflows, AI assistants, LLM...Work at office
$58k - $104k per year
...Canada has an immediate internship opening for a Research Engineer. About the Team: The Technology Planning and... ...tuning for code generation, structured outputs), embedded database engines or high-performance vector stores is an asset. Familiarity with cross-framework...DatabaseLong term contractInternshipImmediate start- ...Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Principal Scientist. About the team: The Computing Data Application Acceleration... ...Master's or Doctoral degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering. At least 5+ years of experience in low-level computing...Long term contractPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate start
$50k - $75k per year
...We’re looking for a hands-on Lab Engineer to join the networking device development team responsible for Evertz IP switch fabric products... ..., and verifying link status. Maintain an accurate inventory database of all data center devices, cabling, and port assignments....DatabaseFull timeCasual workRemote workWorldwideMonday to friday- ...Dynatrace APM Engineer Key Skills: Dynatrace, Application Performance Management (APM) Experience Required: 6–8 Years Role Description... ...monitoring for: Web applications, Microservices and APIs, Databases and middleware, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP). • Set up...DatabaseContract work
$90k - $135k per year
...Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager Markham, ON At EXP , we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built... ...at EXP EXP Services Inc. is searching for an Electrical Principal to join our Mechanical/Electrical team our Markham, ON office. The...Full timeFor contractorsWork at office$132.6k - $182.6k per year
...Company Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group GPU ASICS Engineering General Summary Architects,... ...diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Applies Graphics knowledge and...Work from home$80k - $125k per year
SCADA Engineer Our client, located in Markham, is a growing systems integrator specializing MES and SCADA solutions. They are actively... ...experience. ~Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server or other database technologies. ~Proven experience commissioning solutions in...DatabasePermanent employmentDirect hireWork at office$25 - $30 per hour
...software development Design Education or training Specification or technical writing Lean Manufacturing Reliability engineering Area of specialization ~ Industrial Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Screening...Permanent employmentFull timeNight shiftWeekend workDay shiftAfternoon shiftEarly shiftDL Custom
Markham, ON5 days ago$60 - $100 per hour
...This Data Engineer role is a one-year contract, working on a hybrid in-office/remote model in the GTA. The compensation range is $60-$100/hr. Job Specs Build and maintain ETL pipelines for enterprise data integration Design and optimize data models (Data Vault, Star...Permanent employmentContract workWork at officeRemote work$57.66k per year
...About MTC Located in Markham, Ontario, Canada, Multimatic Technical Centre (MTC) is part of Multimatic’s Engineering Group. MTC provides advanced design, simulation, and testing to Multimatic’s production divisions, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), niche vehicle...For contractorsInternshipMonday to fridayShift workRotating shiftDay shiftAfternoon shift$25 - $30 per hour
...software development Design Education or training Specification or technical writing Lean Manufacturing Reliability engineering Area of specialization ~ Industrial Additional information Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Valid driver...Permanent employmentFull timeRemote work$127k - $225k per year
...has an immediate permanent opening for a System Security Research Engineer. About the team: The Digital Trust Lab is dedicated to... ...systems, and devices. Analyze and understand advanced threat vectors, including memory corruption, privilege escalation, side-channel...Permanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate start$106.4k - $141.1k per year
...Senior Roadway Engineer Ontario Region (Ottawa, Brampton, Markham, or London) At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals...Full timeContract workFor subcontractorLocal area- ...demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours
$120k - $150k per year
...Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager – Building Systems (MEP) FarHeater Engineering Inc. Markham, Ontario, Canada Full-Time... ...Frank Masaeli, P.Eng., PE, LEED Green Associate President & Principal Engineer FarHeater Engineering Inc. Email: ***email_hidden...Long term contractFull timeFor contractorsWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours- ...demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive...Full timeContract workFor subcontractorWork at officeLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours
$75k - $85k per year
...Scope: Evertz is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to be part of Markham Engineering team responsible for the Design and Development of new video routing and Video centric IP switching products, as well as adapting or extending existing said products. The Embedded...Full timeCasual workWorldwideMonday to friday$123.49k - $181.61k per year
.... We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging...Full timeLocal area- ...demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours
- ...demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive...Work at officeLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours
- ...We Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our...Full timeRemote work
- ...perspectives to use. The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer within our Engineering and Design Services – Water and Water Solution Engineering Team in Toronto (Markam), Canada. Our Engineer...RemplacementLocal areaFlexible hours
$190k - $200k per year
...global aviation runs on time. Position Overview We’re hiring an Engineering Director to lead a team of 10–20 engineers building scalable,... ...experience with Oracle, Postgres or similar relational databases, including schema design, performance tuning, and the hard parts...DatabaseWork at officeLocal areaWorldwideNight shiftAccommodations Plus International
Markham, ON11 hours ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Principal Engineer - Vector Database. Be the first to apply!
- engineering project manager Markham, ON
- chief engineer Markham, ON
- project engineer assistant project manager Markham, ON
- mechanical engineering project manager Markham, ON
- director software engineering Markham, ON
- chief power engineer Markham, ON
- mechanical engineering director Markham, ON
- general engineer Markham, ON
- principal Markham, ON
- principal consultant Markham, ON