Researcher - AI Data System
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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We are seeking a researcher with expertise in AI data system to join our team in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
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Job Description
Our team has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a researcher.
About the team:
Cloud Native Data Engine team within Distributed Scheduling and Data Engine Lab, led by esteemed technical experts with extensive industry and academic experience, merge software development with cutting-edge industrial research in cloud database area. Our research currently focuses on cloud native database architecture (TaurusDB) and high-performance query and transaction processing (SQL Engine) in next-generation cloud infrastructure. Team publishes innovative research at leading conferences SIGMOD, VLDB, ICDE and recognized as key technology contributors in industry.
About the job:
• This unique role combines software development with cutting-edge industrial research in databases, encompassing cloud-native database architecture (TaurusDB) and high-performance query and transaction processing (GaussDB SQL Engine) within next-generation cloud infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and maintain database architectures for machine learning workloads, ensuring efficient data management and optimized performance.
• Research and stay updated on emerging trends in database technology and machine learning to propose innovative solutions that improve system efficiency and capability.
• Investigate and summarize state-of-the-art database technologies by reviewing the latest conference papers, attending workshops, and engaging with industry trends.
• Assist in the implementation of AI-driven analytics and advanced features like vector search, similarity matching, and recommendation systems.
• Actively pursue opportunities to invent and submit patents, as well as write papers in leading academic and industrial conference.