GPU Architecture/Algorithm Researcher (PhD)

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 more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 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. The company’s commitment to investment in R&D in the UK, through university partnerships or bespoke facilities such as the photonics centre in Ipswich, will keep the country at the forefront of global digital innovation. And through this commitment, the UK will play an increasingly significant role in helping Huawei 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 centres around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centres in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol. 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 Purpose:

The role is for a Post doctorate level candidate with knowledge in one or more areas relevant to GPU Architecture research and development.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of activities related to the ongoing development of Huawei’s own GPU architecture, including, algorithm research, functional and low level modelling, architectural feature definition, specification and evaluation, compiler technologies and power and area optimisations.

You should have a demonstrable understanding of one or more of rendering technologies, graphics pipelines, GPU architectures, GPU computing, modelling and simulation, ray tracing, or compiler technology.

Key Responsibilities:

1. General algorithm and architectural feature research

2. Modelling and simulation

3. Feature and micro-architecture implementation trade-off.

4. Real-time graphics algorithms or shader program design and optimization to improve performance, save bandwidth and power

5. Performance/Power Tuning

Required:

· PhD in relevant discipline

· Demonstrable knowledge of at least one of, graphics APIs and pipelines, GPU architectures, GPU computing, modelling and simulation, ray tracing or compiler technologies

· Self-motivated, well organized and good team player

· Good verbal and writing communication skill, great coding skill

Desired:

· Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies: Vulkan, OpenGLES, Metal, DirectX11 or 12 and/or OpenCL

· Knowledge NN technologies

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
• Corporate retail discounts
• Flexible working
• Additional time off for learning and development

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position and believe your experience and skills are suitable, please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to ukrdjobs@huawei.com