Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

At Huawei's Optical Technology Lab, we solve the puzzle of how to guarantee that a billion bits of data arrive perfectly intact when sent at the speed of light. We are designing next generation forward error correction (FEC) codes for the world's most advanced data center networks.

Join us as a

Working Student in Channel Coding for Fiber Optical Communication (m/f/d)

Your mission

We're searching for a skilled student with a passion for channel coding to help us design of next generation forward error correction (FEC) codes. 

• Get hands-on: Build powerful simulation tools in Python or C/C++ to test and analyze novel channel codes.
• Innovate: Design and develop new FEC codes and decoding algorithms from the ground up.
• Analyze: Run simulations to find the optimal solutions for our next-generation hardware.

Your areas of expertise

• A strong foundation in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Profound knowledge of channel coding is a must. You should be familiar with communication theory and specific code families like BCH codes.
• Love to code and are proficient in C++ and/or Python.
• Want to turn your research into a potential master's thesis.

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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.