(Senior) Privacy Technologist (m/f/d)

Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

 Huawei is a leading provider of information and communications solutions. Our products have been deployed in over 170 countries serving more than one third of the world’s population. For the Privacy Team of Huawei’s Munich Research Center (ERC) in Munich, we are currently looking to 

Join us as a

(Senior) Privacy Technologist (m/f/d)
 

Your mission

• Identify state-of-the-art solutions for Privacy and Data Protection using Privacy Enhancing Technologies to enhance the transparency and control of users over their personal data
• Evaluate privacy risks of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC), develop privacy-preserving AI solutions, implement AI agents to autonomously manage privacy settings, mitigate data leaks, and ensure compliance with global regulations
• Identify privacy risks in different products and services of Huawei such as consumer, cloud, IoV and design and develop innovative privacy preserving solutions
• Design, develop, (empirically) evaluate, and optimize proofs of concepts and software prototypes of related technologies for Huawei products
• Improve state-of-the-art solutions and participate in the transfer of theoretic research concepts into cutting edge technologies for future Huawei products
• Study Privacy Engineering and Privacy-by-Design methodologies to improve the Huawei product development process
  
• Work together with other teams and communicate results in conferences, workshops, and journals

Your areas of expertise

• 2+ years of experience in research and development of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (e.g. Differential Privacy, Cryptography etc.)
• Master's in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or other domain-related disciplines with above average grades, preferably with a doctor’s degree
• High interest and solid skills in algorithm development, optimization, and empirical performance assessment
• Demonstrated skills of programming in Python or Java or other high level languages
• High interest in bridging theory and practice in Privacy
• Knowledge or experience with Machine Learning/AI is highly desired, as well as hands-on experience in developing, fine-tuning, or deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) for a variety of applications, including NLP tasks, content generation, and privacy-preserving AI solutions
• A strong publication record would be a plus
• Excellent communication skills, can-do-attitude, team-work-spirit, and independent working capabilities are required
• Fluent written and spoken English

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 Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

 Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.