Senior Researcher / Senior Researcheress - Computing Systems (Operating Systems, Storage, and Memory)

Join Huawei: Enriching Lives Through Communication and Intelligent Innovation

Huawei’s vision is to enhance lives by leveraging communication and driving intelligent innovation. As a rapidly growing global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), we pave the way for advancements in AI, cloud computing, and smart device technologies. Our operations span across three major business groups—Carrier, Enterprise, and Consumer—allowing us to provide advanced network infrastructure, cloud and AI computing platforms, as well as industry-leading devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.

Our innovative technologies serve 45 of the world's top 50 telecom operators, with one-third of the global population benefiting from Huawei’s breakthroughs. With operations in over 170 countries and a dedicated workforce of more than 200,000 employees—over 80,000 of whom are involved in research and development—we are steadfast in our commitment to pushing the frontiers of technology.

At Huawei, you will find yourself in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment, collaborating with talented professionals from over 150 nationalities. We value and reward talent, and if you are passionate about AI, computing, and tackling complex problems through innovation, you will discover unmatched opportunities to grow, lead, and create a global impact with us.

About Our Future Storage Group

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

We are a research-driven, hands-on team dedicated 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 far from theoretical; we are committed to creating solutions that leave a lasting mark on the industry.

As a focused and passionate group, we thrive on exploring exciting new research directions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in storage and memory systems.

Position: Senior Researcher in DPU and Embedded Systems

Our team is expanding, and we are in search of a high-caliber Senior Researcher in DPU and Embedded Systems. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge research, developing next-generation prototypes where computing and storage converge, aiming to 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 such as 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.
• Strategically collaborate 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, contributing to the broader research community and advancing knowledge in the field.

Qualifications

• MSc or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with a robust engineering background in systems and/or storage.
• Experience with interconnects for AI datacenter.
• Proficiency in 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 an eagerness to make a meaningful impact, we welcome 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.