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 reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’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.

Job Summary

Huawei is looking at for an intern with experience in Future Computing Architecture. We wish to recruit a student with education background in computer science or related disciplines, studying towards a Ph.D. degree related to Future Computing Architecture. The candidate needs to show keen insight and analytical ability in the area of Future Computing and strong capabilities of teamwork and self-learning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To keep track of the latest developments of local academic organizations and SME/spin out companies, and summarize technical research trends within the conferences and activities of these organizations;
2. To gain insight into future technology trends in related fields, and output technology insight reports;
3.To support academic activities, such as conferences, workshops, etc. if needed. 

Person Specification:

• Required: 
  • Ph.D. students, with background in Computer science. Computing / AI related background is preferred.
  • Passionate about exploring new technologies and innovations
  • Proactive, demonstrates excellent communication interpersonal skills, confidentiality and professionalism
• Desired: 
  • Proficient in both English and Chinese, with international vision and thinking;
  • Strong logical thinking; good at summarizing reports;

 What we offer

• Assign with an industry expert as Mentor
• Fixed term employment contract up to two years
• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance
• Corporate social events