Senior Researcher / Senior Researcheress

Join Huawei: Enrich Lives Through Communication and Intelligent Innovation

Huawei's vision is to enhance lives through communication and intelligent innovation.

As a rapidly growing global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), we drive breakthroughs in AI, cloud computing, and smart device technologies. Through our three major business groups—Carrier, Enterprise, and Consumer—we provide advanced network infrastructure, cloud and AI computing platforms, and industry-leading devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.

Our technologies support 45 of the world's top 50 telecom operators, benefiting one-third of the global population. With operations in over 170 countries and a workforce surpassing 200,000 employees—over 80,000 of whom focus on research and development—we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

Dynamic and Inclusive Environment

At Huawei, you will join a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment, collaborating with talented professionals from over 150 nationalities. We value and reward talent, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. If you are passionate about AI, computing, and tackling challenging problems, you will find a place to lead and make a global impact with us.

About Our Research Center in Switzerland

As part of the Research Center in Switzerland, our Future Storage Group is at the forefront of innovation in storage and memory systems, exploring the cutting-edge intersection of these technologies. Our mission is to design the next generation of storage systems tailored to meet future application demands.

We are a research-driven, hands-on team committed to advancing the field through impactful research, publishing groundbreaking papers, and fostering collaborations across departments to achieve true hardware-software co-design. Our work is practical; we are dedicated to creating solutions that leave a lasting mark on the industry.

We Are Hiring: Senior Researcher in DPU and Embedded Systems

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a high-caliber Senior Researcher in DPU and Embedded Systems. In this role, you will research innovative technologies and develop next-generation prototypes that redefine high-performance, distributed storage, and memory systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research to conceptualize and design pioneering technologies for compute and storage systems, leveraging advancements like ultra-low-latency storage and high-speed interconnects.
• Design and prototype scalable, high-performance architectures for distributed memory, ensuring seamless integration with emerging storage mediums and acceleration technologies.
• Collaborate strategically with academic partners, drive intellectual property initiatives, and shape our technology roadmap to maintain a competitive edge in high-impact research domains.
• Publish high-quality research in top-tier conferences and journals, advancing knowledge in the broader research community.

Qualifications:

• BSc or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with a strong engineering background in systems and/or storage.
• Experience with interconnects for AI datacenter.
• Familiarity with the Linux storage and memory stack.
• 5+ years of experience with embedded systems.
• 3+ years of experience with DPUs.

If you are driven by curiosity and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us on this journey!

What We Offer:

• 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.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.