Chief OS Architect – OpenSource and Mobile Technologies (m/f/d)
Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.
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Chief OS Architect – OpenSource and Mobile Technologies
Your mission
Architect and Lead Development:
- Mobile Applications: Lead the development of mobile applications using frameworks such as TypeScript, ReactNative, Flutter, etc., Ensure seamless integration of mobile applications into the core OS infrastructure.
- Kernel Development: Analyze the mainline kernel source code and identify necessary modifications for compatibility with the new hardware platforms and integrate board support packages (BSPs) for the new SoCs, ensuring compatibility with the ported OS.
- Device Drivers: Design and develop efficient device drivers with a deep understanding of hardware interaction protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, I2C). Ensure optimal resource management and compatibility with diverse hardware platforms.
- Code infrastructure: Maintain and manage software repositories, ensuring consistent synchronization and mirroring across multiple platforms (e.g., GitHub, Gitee, etc.,).
Technical Leadership and Mentorship:
Provide strong technical leadership as the Project Management Committee lead and provide guidance to the software engineering team. Effectively manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure that targets are met within scope and on schedule. Utilize strong organizational and communication skills to keep stakeholders informed and proactively address potential roadblocks.
Partner Integration:
Support existing and new working group members in achieving their full potential through technical leadership. Design and architect innovative solutions to address partner challenges and integrate seamlessly with the open-source OS.
Community Engagement:
Actively participate in open-source community discussions, events, and review code submissions to maintain high code quality standards. Maintain detailed project documentation to facilitate transparent and effective collaboration.
Your areas of expertise
- Extensive Experience: in software development, with a deep specialization in open-source operating systems and mobile technologies.
- Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of leading and motivating large, cross-functional engineering teams, with demonstrated success in managing complex projects and delivering high-quality results.
- System Architecture Expertise: Strong understanding of system architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices for both OS and mobile development. Proficiency in designing scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems.
- Open-Source Mastery: In-depth experience with open-source development methodologies, including Git and Agile, and a comprehensive understanding of the open-source ecosystem. Demonstrated contributions to open-source projects and active participation in the community.
- Technical Roadmap Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence technical roadmaps, secure buy-in from stakeholders at all levels, and align technical strategies with business objectives.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Passion for Innovation: A strong passion for open-source software and a commitment to building innovative mobile technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible.
Bonus Points:
- Project-Specific Experience: Experience working on the development of OS’s that utilize mainline Linux Kernel (e.g, Ubuntu touch, Sailfish OS, etc.,), with a deep understanding of its architecture, codebase, and community.
- Additional experience with Android Open Source Project and Tizen OS is beneficial.
- Mobile Application Frameworks: Experience with frameworks relevant to mobile applications, such as ReactNative, Flutter, TypeScript, etc., with a focus on building an application ecosystem.
- Porting hardware: Proven track record of successfully porting a firmware to support a new hardware, including device drivers.
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Your rewards of working here
- Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
- We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
- To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
- Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
- Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.
Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to 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 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.
- Department
- Device Software Laboratory
- Locations
- Munich
Munich
About Huawei Research Center Germany & Austria
Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication. We are a fast growing and leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider.
Driven by a commitment to 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.
Huawei is active in more than 170 countries and has over 197,000 employees of which more than 80,000 are engaged in research and development (R&D). With us you have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multinational environment with more than 150 nationalities worldwide.
Chief OS Architect – OpenSource and Mobile Technologies (m/f/d)
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