Research Scientist / Research Scientistess

Huawei’s Vision

Huawei’s vision is to enrich life through communication and intelligent innovation. As a fast-growing global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), we are at the forefront of advancements in AI, cloud computing, and smart device technologies. Our three major business groups — Carrier, Enterprise, and Consumer — enable us to provide cutting-edge network infrastructure, cloud and AI computing platforms, and industry-leading devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.

Global Impact

Our technologies power 45 of the world’s top 50 telecom operators, and one-third of the global population benefits from Huawei's innovations. With operations in over 170 countries and a global workforce exceeding 180,000 employees — more than 80,000 of whom are engaged in research and development — we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

Join Our Dynamic Team

At Huawei, you will be immersed in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment, collaborating with talented professionals from over 150 nationalities. We actively invest in and reward talent. If you're passionate about AI, computing, and innovating solutions to complex challenges, you'll discover exceptional opportunities to grow, lead, and make a global impact with us.

Job Opportunity: Research Scientists and Engineers

We are seeking Research Scientists and Engineers with strong expertise in wearable sensing, micro hand gesture recognition, and health monitoring to join our multidisciplinary research team in Zurich. You will work at the intersection of AI, signal processing, and human-computer interaction, shaping the next generation of intelligent wearable technologies for devices such as smartwatches, earbuds, and XR glasses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in micro hand gesture recognition using multimodal wearable signals (e.g., IMU, EMG, PPG).
• Develop innovative algorithms for continuous health monitoring, including motion analysis, stress detection, and physiological state estimation.
• Design and prototype novel interaction paradigms for wearables that combine gesture sensing with contextual AI.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in machine learning, computer vision, and human factors to transform research into product-ready solutions.
• Publish high-impact research results in top-tier journals and conferences (e.g., UIST, NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and/or Biomedicine.
• Experience with wearable sensing systems, including IMU, EMG, PPG, ECG, or other biosignals.
• Solid understanding of human-computer interaction (HCI) or activity recognition.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, or embedded ML frameworks.
• Excellent publication record or demonstrated ability to convert research into impactful prototypes.

Preferred Experience

• Prior research or product experience in gesture or activity recognition using wearable or near-body sensors.
• Familiarity with low-power sensing, on-device AI, or edge inference.
• Experience in health signal analytics (heart rate variability, respiration, sleep, stress).
• Passion for designing human-centric intelligent systems.

Why Join Us

• Engage in impactful, product-facing research that reaches millions of users.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers in an open, curiosity-driven environment.
• Access to cutting-edge wearable hardware and sensor platforms.
• Competitive salary and a high quality of life in beautiful Zurich.

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