Chief AI System Software & Hardware Co-design Architect

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric,

• inspiring dedication,

• persevering,

• Growing by reflectionHuawei Research and Development UK Limited OverviewHuawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Your Role

As the Chief AI System Software & Hardware Co-design Architect at Huawei, you will be at the helm of pioneering Huawei's AI system into a new era. Your role involves:

• Shaping the Future of AI: Take charge of advancing the technical edge of Huawei’s AI processors. You will delve into the core technologies driving NPU chips, setting the direction for ground-breaking innovations.

• Strategizing for Global Impact: Craft and steer comprehensive evolution strategies and roadmaps. Your vision will chart the course for Huawei’s dominance in the AI system domain.

• Integrate Cutting-Edge Technologies: Spearhead the integration of diverse AI sub-domains including memory hierarchy, interconnect topology, application algorithms, frameworks, runtime environments, modelling, simulation, SDK and compilers. Your expertise will be crucial in synthesizing these elements from a system-centric view, crafting a competitive end-to-end architectural landscape.

• Lead in AI Evolution: Stay ahead of the curve in AI industry and technology trends. Your role involves deeply understanding and predicting the future of AI applications and algorithms. You'll be instrumental in developing key technical architectures for foundational AI software and hardware, addressing critical usability and performance challenges in comprehensive AI solutions.

• Guide and Inspire Technical Teams: As a leader, you will orchestrate the lifecycle management of complex technical projects. Your role extends beyond our headquarters, identifying and leveraging global resources to enhance project outcomes. Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping the overall architectural design and driving successful project execution.

We Seek:

• Visionaries with rich experience in optimizing AI chip architectures and systems. Strategic thinkers familiar with AI industry applications and trends, and have comprehensive capabilities from applications to basic software to chips.

• Bring your comprehensive knowledge of AI industry applications to the forefront. Be adept in navigating through the evolving landscape of mainstream AI models and algorithm trends. Your expertise will be invaluable in discerning nuanced requirements for the chip layer, setting the foundation for innovative processor development.

• Mastery in Technical Problem-Solving. Exhibit your proficiency in identifying and addressing critical bottlenecks, particularly in challenging domains like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and large-scale AI models. Your ability to pinpoint and resolve these key issues is vital, propelling the evolution of our software architecture to new heights of efficiency and effectiveness.

• Pioneer in Strategic Development and Innovation. Assume a pivotal role in steering the planning and architectural design for cutting-edge chip technologies and foundational system software. Your leadership will be essential in guiding our R&D team to successfully develop and implement sophisticated AI software and hardware systems, setting new standards in the industry.

Desired:

• Experience in enhancing software usability.

• Proficiency across AI sub-fields, including application algorithms, frameworks, runtime, modelling, simulation and compilers.

• Track record of transforming academic research into commercial successes.

What we offer

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)

• Group Personal Pension

• Life insurance

• Private medical insurance

• Medical expense claim scheme

• Employee Assistance Program

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company sports club and social events

• Additional time off for learning and development