Technical Lead AI and Computing Systems

The Computing System Lab at the Zurich Research Center is a leading hub for research and development in advanced computing systems with a strong focus on chip architecture computing cluster system & interconnect memory subsystem artificial intelligence and framework & software technologies. With a team of over 70 researchers including 50 PhD holders the lab operates at the cutting edge of computational innovation and plays a key role in shaping the future of technology.

Under experienced leadership guidance the lab has significantly expanded its research scope and impact earning a reputation for excellence and fostering a collaborative dynamic environment that nurtures both innovation and talent.

In addition to its impressive research output the Computing System Lab fosters collaboration with leading industry partners and academic institutions around the world. The lab has received over CHF 150 million in funding in the past five years supporting its groundbreaking work and enabling large-scale projects. Through its interdisciplinary approach the lab blends expertise from software and hardware codesign and AI technologies to develop real-world impactful solutions that continues to drive the technology leadership for various Huawei products.

The labs commitment to innovation is also reflected in its high publication rate with over 100 peer-reviewed papers published annually in top-tier conferences and journals. The Computing System Lab continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in computing contributing to the advancement of next-generation AI system software and high-performance memory architectures.

By focusing on these critical areas our Computing System Lab is not only advancing the science of computing but also preparing the technologies of tomorrow to meet the global demands of the digital world

For our Computing Systems Lab in Zurich we are looking for a high caliber:

Technical Lead (m/f/d)

We are looking for an exceptional Technical Lead to drive innovation and technical breakthroughs in our Computing Systems Lab in Zurich.

This role focuses on shaping the future of computing architectures designing advanced computing frameworks and developing high-impact techniques for emerging AI workloads.

The ideal candidate is a technically visionary expert with a strong record of research and innovation who can influence technical direction propose novel solutions and achieve tangible breakthroughs.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Lead the technical direction for next-generation computing architectures including AI accelerators and general-purpose processors. Identify key research problems in next-generation architecture anticipate technological trends and guide the lab in exploring novel approaches that deliver superior computing system efficiency scalability resilience and cost-effectiveness.

Innovation & Breakthroughs: Drive development of cutting-edge techniques in architecture design and performance analysis. This involves rapid workload modeling and computational mapping running on specific hardware architectures powerful toolkit facilitating decision-making on design alternatives in the design space and additional supporting technologies such as programming models compilation frameworks heuristic algorithms etc. Gradually enhance the professional and impact in the field of chip micro-architecture design which particularly involves core techniques for example of design space exploration performance simulation wafer-scale interconnection 3D package thermal dissipation reliability and redundancy design etc..

Problem Solving & Strategy: Prioritize technical challenges based on their potential impact on computing system performance and competitiveness. Develop strategies to achieve breakthrough solutions and ensure their practical feasibility and scalability.

Collaboration & Influence: Act as a technical authority within the lab articulating innovative ideas clearly in internal discussions technical meetings and conferences. Collaborate closely with HQ R&D teams and external partners to share insights validate approaches and influence the broader architecture roadmap.

Research & Knowledge Advancement: Stay at the forefront of global research trends. Proactively identify emerging opportunities incorporate best practices and generate high-impact technical results including innovative prototypes influential publications and valuable patents.

External Engagement: Build technical collaborations with academic institutions industry partners and research communities. Represent the lab in the wider scientific and technical community to showcase thought leadership in computing architectures.

Requirements

PhD in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Proven track record in advanced computing architecture and system especially for AI scenarios.

Technical expert from either industry or academia with at least 5 years of experience in research and development within the field of computing architecture.

Demonstrated ability to innovate identify key technical challenges and achieve breakthroughs.

Strong experience with AI technologies particularly in the areas of LLM foundation model multimodal spatial intelligence and other wider spectrum of computing application like HPC graphics & rendering cryptographic quantum computing and so on.

Exceptional publication record in peer-reviewed journals conferences (h-index is no less than 30) and/or highly valuable patents in relevant fields.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with exploration and design of advanced uArch SoC hardware platform and memory etc.

Proficiency in workload analysis & mapping and software-hardware codesign.

Knowledge of important topics of chip design and manufacture involving process package etc.