Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.

Intern Engineer - Game Engine System

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

PythonC++Machine LearningCustomer SupportUnreal EngineResearchProblem Solving

About the role

The Software-Hardware System Optimization Lab focuses on research and innovation in power efficiency and performance optimization for consumer devices.
Integrate external AI and Machine Learning libraries (e.g., CANN) into the engine, creating a seamless workflow for gameplay and character animation teams.

About the job: Design, develop, and maintain robust, high-quality plugins for Unreal Engine using C++ to extend core engine functionalities.
Integrate and maintain a wide range of third-party SDKs, including video, audio, networking, and analytics, ensuring stability and performance.
Provide expert-level technical support and documentation for the engine, plugins, and integrated systems to our game development teams.
Expertise in modern C++ and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine's programming paradigms (UObject, delegates, modules, build system).

BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrable experience integrating external C/C++ libraries into a large codebase.
Strong understanding of the internal architecture of Unreal Engine, including its rendering pipeline, task/threading model, and asset management system.
Proficient in debugging, profiling, and optimizing code for performance (CPU, GPU, memory) using tools like Unreal Insights, RenderDoc, and platform-specific profilers.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Familiarity with a scripting language like Python for tooling and automation is an asset.

Contribute to the extension and optimization of Unreal Engine's core systems to meet the unique demands of our projects.
Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level bugs and performance bottlenecks, from low-level engine code to high-level integrations.
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process.

By leveraging the talents and capabilities of local academia and our team, we aim to build system-optimization capabilities for software and hardware across edge AI, multimedia, graphics, mobile gaming, and system software domains, thereby enhancing the user experience and performance competitiveness of Huawei's consumer device products.
Develop tools and editor extensions within Unreal Editor to streamline workflows and enhance the productivity of designers, artists, and other engineers.
About the ideal candidate: BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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.

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