Senior Technical Expert - Distributed Data Systems
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Senior Technical Expert - Distributed Data Systems to join our team in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-native disaggregated databases and RDMA, with a strong background in distributed systems and serverless technologies.
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Job Description
Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Senior Technical Expert - Distributed Data Systems.
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:
• Responsible for leading innovation in large-scale distributed data systems and AI + big data technologies, with the goal of building industry-leading capabilities into the company’s core products and driving commercial success through concept, architecture, and technical innovation.
• Responsible for driving technological breakthroughs in distributed data systems by integrating cutting-edge ideas from academia, industry, and the open-source community, and leading the planning of technology direction, architecture design, and key innovations.
• Responsible for implementing critical technologies in the company’s mainstream business scenarios, supporting the creation of flagship products across various domains, and exploring new business opportunities and monetization models.
• Responsible for developing the ecosystem around distributed data systems, defining ecosystem development strategies and execution plans to build strong industry influence.
The base salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $350,000 depending on education, experience and demonstrated expertise.