Full Stack Developer (Contractor)

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

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong background in Android programming, C++, Python, CUDA, and web development, as well as experience in deploying deep learning models to mobile devices. The candidate will be responsible for developing and researching alongside our team of researchers, creating prototype demos for web and mobile platforms, and contributing to both development work and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, efficient, and reusable code for web and mobile applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to define, design, develop and refine demo.

• Work on both front-end and back-end development, ensuring the responsiveness and scalability of applications.

• Collaborate with researchers to understand data requirements and deliver relevant datasets. Develop and maintain efficient data pipelines for both image and text data, ensuring data is processed, cleaned, and ready for analysis.

• Create and maintain software documentation to ensure smooth communication and knowledge transfer within the team.

• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring high-quality product delivery.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

• Required:
• Proficiency in Android programming, including knowledge of Kotlin or Java.
  
• Strong experience with C++ and Python programming languages.
  
• Strong experience with deploying deep learning models to mobile platforms.
  
• Experience with the image processing libraries such as OpenCV, PIL, or scikit-image.
  
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  
• Experience with CUDA programming for GPU acceleration.
  
• Experience with web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
  
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
  
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  
• Understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
  
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members.
  
• Master degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.