Agent Data Management Researcher (PAYE Contractor)

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited is seeking a motivated researcher to explore emerging technologies in AI Agent data management, Agent Memory, and AI-driven data systems. The role blends technical research with industry analysis, hands-on prototyping and project coordination.

You will evaluate academic research, open-source projects, and industry solutions, identify promising opportunities, and work with the team to validate ideas and advance practical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or related field.
• Programming: Proficiency in at least one language such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Technical interest: Familiarity with databases, data management, LLMs, or AI Agents.
• Research skills: Strong reading, analytical, and summarisation abilities; able to produce clear technical reports.
• Collaboration: Good communication, proactive attitude, team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Track developments in AI Agents, Agent Memory, data management, and AI/DB integration; review papers, OSS projects, and industry products.
• Identify innovative opportunities and propose research directions with validation plans.
• Contribute to PoC and demo development, including experimental validation and performance evaluation.
• Support project planning, progress tracking, and cross-team collaboration to advance research outcomes.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI or related field

Job description

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 motivated researcher to explore emerging technologies in AI Agent data management, Agent Memory, and AI-driven data systems. The role combines technical research and industry analysis with hands-on prototyping and project coordination. You will evaluate academic research, open-source projects, and industry solutions, identify promising opportunities, and work with the team to validate research ideas and advance practical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Track developments in AI Agents, Agent Memory, intelligent data management, and the integration of AI and databases; review relevant research papers, open-source projects, and industry products.
• Identify potential technical innovation opportunities based on practical needs, and propose research directions and feasible validation plans.
• Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) and demo development, including experimental validation and performance evaluation of new technologies and solutions.
• Support research project planning, progress tracking, technical discussions, and reporting; collaborate with team members to help move research outcomes forward.

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

Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Programming: Good computer science fundamentals and proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, or C++.

Technical interest: Familiarity with, or a strong interest in, databases, data management, large language models (LLMs), or AI Agents.

Research skills: Strong learning, analytical, and summarisation skills; ability to independently read English research papers and produce clear technical reports.

Collaboration: Good communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Desired

• Project experience related to databases, AI Agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Agent Memory, or multimodal data processing.
• Experience with academic publications, open-source projects, technical surveys, or prototype development.
• Experience in technical project coordination, cross-team communication, or research project support.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required to support regular communication with HQ stakeholders and manage relevant business documentation.