(Senior) Researcher in SoC Architecture (Wireless Technologies)

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Huawei Research Center Zürich seeks a (Senior) Researcher in SoC Architecture for Wireless Technologies to advance base station computing. You will conduct research to optimize CPU microarchitecture, pursue hardware software co design, and explore scalar, vector and tensor processing, Edge AI, and memory and interconnect innovations to improve PPA. The role requires a MSc or PhD and at least five years in chip design or wireless base stations, with hardware software interfaces, microarchitecture, and scheduling in heterogeneous systems; LTE/5G NR experience is a plus. English fluency is essential; Chinese is a plus. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify PPA impact, show partnerships with industry and academia, and include a concise motivation explaining why Zurich matters and how this role fits your goals.

Huawei’s vision is to enrich lives through communication and intelligent innovation.

As a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), Huawei drives innovation in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and smart device technologies. Through its Carrier, Enterprise, and Consumer business groups, the company delivers advanced Network Infrastructure, Cloud and AI Platforms, and industry-leading devices.

Huawei supports 45 of the world’s top 50 telecom operators and serves one-third of the global population, with operations in over 170 countries and a workforce of more than 200,000 employees.

Huawei Technologies Switzerland AG contributes to this innovation through cutting-edge research, with offices in Zurich and Lausanne focusing on High-Performance Computing, Computer Architecture, Computer Vision, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Neuromorphic Computing, Wireless Technologies, Networking, and related fields.

We are a unique team of innovative, diverse individuals who have come together from multiple backgrounds to create advanced Computing Architectures for wireless systems. The people who work here are generalists, and we complement each other.

Our primary mission is to drive new fundamental research and innovation to achieve breakthroughs in future SoC for wireless base stations.

The passion for exploring uncharted territory makes us thrive.

We seek a highly talented (Senior) Researcher in the SoC system to explore novel computing architectures for the next-generation wireless systems and analyze key architectural trade-offs in coordination with cross-functional domain experts.

In this role, you will be responsible for the SoC system design to support the evolution of next-generation wireless base station features and algorithms. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate with outstanding SoC design skills, and this position is a great opportunity for a person who is enthusiastic about working on cutting-edge research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research to optimize the CPU microarchitecture and improve the overall performance of SoC based on the characteristics of wireless base station scheduling and data transmission services.

• Develop novel computing architecture to improve the performance and capacity of wireless systems through software-hardware co-design and other technical innovations.

• Identify technology trends in scalar/vector/tensor processing, Edge AI and CPU microarchitecture optimization techniques.

• Propose novel technologies in CPU, memory/cache, interconnect and/or SoC design in general to improve Performance, Power and Area (PPA), system flexibility, etc.

• Develop and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with the industry and academia from leading universities, and collaborate with professors specializing in computer architecture.

Key Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, wireless communication or related background.

• At least 5 years of work experience in the area of chip design or wireless base station communication.

• Having a strong background in hardware & software co-design, microprocessor architecture for scalar/vector/tensor computing, job scheduling in heterogeneous parallel systems, memory optimization in many-core systems, power optimization, etc.

• Experience in Wireless and Cellular technologies, such as LTE/5G NR, is preferred.

• Good understanding of hardware-software interfaces and interactions. Experience in compiler technology is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills across organizations and at the executive level.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Chinese is a plus.

• Excellent written skills for clear and concise reporting.

Why join us:

• Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers in an open, curiosity-driven environment;

• Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools;

• Opportunities for professional growth and development;

• Competitive salary, and a high quality of life in Zurich, at the center of Europe;

• Last but certainly not least: be part of innovative projects that make a difference.