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Computing Technology Expert

Huawei Switzerland


Job Location:

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 October 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Compute Technology Expert Research & Technology Strategy
About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Compute Technology Expert to join our Switzerland Research Center and play a key role in shaping the future of computing and AI technologies.

In this strategic position you will collaborate closely with global technology planning teams headquarters in China local R&D teams and product organizations to define and drive both short- and long-term technology strategies.

You will be responsible for identifying emerging technology trends exploring breakthrough innovations and establishing strategic partnerships with leading academic researchers innovative startups and technology organizations across Europe and the UK.

The role offers an opportunity to influence next-generation computing technologies and drive innovation that will shape future enterprise and consumer experiences across both general-purpose computing and AI computing domains.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Roadmap Development

  • Analyze long-term challenges emerging trends and breakthrough opportunities in computing and AI technologies.

  • Identify promising research directions cutting-edge technologies and leading experts through in-depth technical analysis and engagement with the research community.

  • Collaborate with global technology teams to define and refine short- and long-term technology roadmaps translating strategic priorities into actionable R&D initiatives.

  • Provide technical insights and recommendations to support strategic technology planning and investment decisions.

2. Technology Scouting & Strategic Opportunities

  • Identify and evaluate external research capabilities emerging technologies and potential collaboration opportunities aligned with the organizations strategic priorities.

  • Engage with leading universities research institutions start-ups venture capital firms and industry experts to stay at the forefront of technological developments.

  • Assess innovative technologies and research breakthroughs for their potential commercial and strategic impact.

  • Proactively identify and communicate opportunities for technology partnerships strategic investments and potential acquisitions.

3. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

  • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with leading academic researchers startup founders CTOs and other key technology stakeholders.

  • Develop strategic collaborations with universities research institutions and innovative companies across Europe and the UK.

  • Facilitate joint research initiatives and technology partnerships that deliver measurable research outcomes technical advancements and business value.

  • Act as a bridge between external innovation ecosystems and internal R&D and product teams to accelerate technology development and adoption.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Masters degree or higher in Computer Science Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline. A PhD is highly desirable.

  • Strong academic or research background in areas such as computer architecture high-performance computing (HPC) artificial intelligence networking or related fields.

  • Demonstrated research excellence ideally supported by publications at leading international conferences or in reputable scientific journals.

  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Mandarin Chinese language proficiency is an advantage.

Technical Skills & Competencies

1. Deep Technical Expertise

  • Strong technical foundation and in-depth expertise in at least one of the following areas:

    • Computer architecture and processor technologies (CPU GPU NPU DPU)

    • High-performance computing (HPC) and cluster computing

    • AI computing infrastructure AI servers and accelerators

    • Memory systems and high-speed interconnects

    • Hardware/software co-design and system-level optimization

    • Server architecture and next-generation computing platforms

2. Research & Learning Agility

  • Strong ability to quickly understand new technical domains through academic literature research conferences and engagement with leading researchers.

  • Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to exploring emerging technologies and complex technical challenges.

3. Strategic Technology Insight

  • Broad understanding of the ICT landscape with the ability to recognize emerging trends anticipate technological shifts and identify disruptive innovations.

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex technical developments into actionable business and research opportunities.

4. Communication & Relationship Management

  • Excellent interpersonal networking and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior researchers technology executives and industry leaders.

  • Strong presentation and communication abilities with a talent for explaining complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across diverse organizations cultures and technical disciplines.