(Senior) Researcher - Computer Architecture ML Systems

Huawei Switzerland; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global ICT solutions provider in Zurich is seeking Researchers for its Computer Architecture Innovation Lab. The role involves designing Python frameworks for NPU optimization, collaborating on hardware-software integration, and publishing research. Candidates should have a PhD or MSc in a relevant field, proficiency in Python and C/C++, and experience in AI frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary, research on impactful topics, and opportunities for international mobility.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and incentive schemes

Research on high-impact topics

Work with top Researchers and University Professors

International mobility

Qualifikationen

• PhD or MSc in computer science or related to computer architecture.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ for system-level programming.
• 3+ years of system software development experience.
• Experience with xPU/DSP toolchains is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Aufgaben

• Architect and implement Python frameworks for NPU optimization.
• Design and enhance NPU-specific compiler stacks.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for microarchitecture features.
• Profile AI workflows to identify bottlenecks in frameworks.
• Publish research in top-tier conferences and contribute to open-source.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C/C++

Experience with AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

System-level programming

Research & ecosystem leadership

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in computer science or related area

Tools

LLVM

GCC

TVM

Jobbeschreibung

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to sound 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 180,000 employees, Huawei is committed to enabling the future information society, and building a Better Connected World.

Huawei's Switzerland Research Centre in Zurich is responsible for advanced technical research, architecture evolution design and strategic technical planning on computer architecture.

We are currently looking for Researchers of our new Computer Architecture Innovation Lab.

Job Responsibilities

• NPU-Centric Python Framework Design：Architect and implement Python frameworks (e.g., PyTorch/TensorFlow integrations) to optimize NPU utilization for AI workloads. Develop tools for automated model conversion, quantization, and deployment targeting NPU subsystems.
• Compiler & Toolchain Innovation：Design and enhance NPU-specific compiler stacks (e.g., LLVM/TVM/GCC-based) to translate high-level models into optimized NPU instructions; Optimize kernel scheduling, memory allocation, and parallelism strategies for NPU architectures.
• Hardware-Software Co-Design: Collaborate with hardware teams to define NPU ISA extensions, microarchitecture features, and performance counters for framework efficiency. Performance Analysis & Optimization
• Profile end-to-end AI workflows (training/inference) to identify bottlenecks in NPU-Python frameworks. Implement low-latency, high-throughput solutions for transformer-based models and generative AI workloads.
• Research & Ecosystem Leadership: Publish cutting-edge research in top-tier conferences (e.g., ISCA, ASPLOS, MLSys) and contribute to open-source projects; Drive adoption of NPU frameworks through developer tools, documentation, and industry partnerships.

Requirements and qualifications

• PhD or MSc in computer science or area related to computer architecture, or Compiler Engineering experience in industry
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++ for system-level programming.
• Proficiency in AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and model optimization techniques.
• 3+ years in system software development,
• Experience with xPU/DSP toolchains is a plus.
• Knowledge of compiler frameworks (LLVM, GCC, TVM, XLA) and NPU/GPU architectures is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and incentive schemes
• Research on high-impact topics
• Work with top Researchers and University Professors
• International mobility

Application Process

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