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The Optical Technology Laboratory in Munich researches and develops signal processing, components and systems for fixed access, data center networks, metro and long-haul optical networks. The department engages in local research and collaborates with academic and industrial partners from the European ecosystem.

Join us as a

Master Thesis Student - Privacy-Enhancing Technologies for Collaborative AI (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Investigate new methods for preserving privacy in distributed machine learning environments.

• Adapt libraries for secure multiparty computation to include novel primitives.

• Develop and test machine-learning use cases utilizing secure multiparty computation.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on exciting projects.

• Publish and present research findings at academic conferences.

• Contribute to intellectual property generation.

Your areas of expertise

We are looking for a motivated and creative Master’s student who is seeking to write their thesis on privacy-preserving AI. You should have a strong technical background in machine learning and/or secure multiparty computation, but more importantly, you should have a curiosity for new technologies and a desire to make a difference.

• Enrolled Master’s student in electrical engineering, informatics, telecommunications, or a related field

• In-depth experience with machine learning and/or secure multiparty computation

• Proficiency in Python and C++

• Fluent in written and spoken English language

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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.