Le 20/05/2019 par jleguay :

The Network and Traffic Optimization research team in the Mathematical and Algorithmic Sciences Lab, is looking for candidates for a permanent research position on Optimization and Control applied to networking. The opening is in the Huawei Research Center of Huawei Technologies France, SASU, located in the Paris area. The position focuses on developing algorithms for IP traffic engineering, network optimization, network control and automation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on network optimization, network control and network automation for IP networks (datacenters, enterprise, carriers) with problems such as capacity planning, capacity expansion, routing, load balancing, bandwidth allocation, scheduling, and congestion control.
• Accurately grasp the long-term technological trends in the field of IP traffic engineering, identify key needs and technologies, and enable business success.
• Develop advanced algorithms for specific scenarios and meet challenging performance requirements to enhance the core competitiveness of related products.
• Disseminate research results in major scientific venues and in internal community of experts. Generate intellectual property when appropriate.
• Create and maintain strong collaborations with industry partners and top tier academic research institutes.

Required Degree: PhD (Seniority level according to experience) English: Operational

Specific Requirements:

The following skills and experiences are highly desirable:

• PhD Degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics
• Excellent knowledge of optimization algorithms (linear programming, B&B, pricing, decomposition methods and convex optimization) and related tools (CPLEX, Gurobi, Coin-OR, Matlab)
• Good knowledge with network architectures and technologies (TCP/IP, Routing, QoS, SDN, etc.)
• Knowledge of control theory (e.g., model predictive control, markov decision processes, reinforcement learning) is a plus.
• Experience with programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience in participating / driving projects as an academic, entrepreneur, or at large companies. Ability to initiate and lead new initiatives in collaboration with both external and internal partners.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Chinese is a plus.

Candidates must have the ability to conduct independent research while also contributing to team-oriented projects that often span across multiple international Huawei research sites.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population.

The Huawei France Research Center (FRC) in Paris is responsible for advanced research in the fields of Algorithm and Software design, Aesthetics, MBB & Home device and Parallel Computing, to create and design the innovative technologies and software platforms for our Brand.

To apply please send a complete CV, two reference persons and a cover letter briefly explaining your expertise and research interests. Applications should be submitted by email to: jeremie.leguay@huawei.com