Huawei Heisenberg Research Center (Munich) drives advanced research and innovation in next-generation communication technologies, combining system architecture, modeling, and strategic engineering to shape future products and contribute to industry direction and standards.

The Applied Network Technology Lab (ANTL) in Munich is expanding its research activities in next-generation Ethernet and high-speed interconnect technologies for data center networks. A key focus area is the physical layer (PHY), where increasing data rates introduce new challenges in signal integrity, non-linearities, and system-level optimization.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative network researcher to develop system-level models, explore architectural trade-offs and contribute to future physical layer solutions.

Join the ANTL Ethernet Team as a

Senior System Architect (m/f/d)

Your mission

· Develop and maintain an end-to-end PHY system model covering channel behavior, TX/RX impairments, Data converter abstraction and their associated non-idealities.

· Drive architecture trade-off studies across resolution, sampling rate, power, BER and latency constraints.

· Evaluate equalization and signal processing strategies under realistic impairments and limitations imposed by the non-ideal system.

· Focus on system-level performance optimization by integrating advanced behavioral models including impairments to ensure system-level accuracy and predictive capability.

· Translate complex simulation results into clear data-driven design recommendations, system-level constraints and engineering insights.

· Monitor and comprehend advancements in Ethernet technologies, analyze standards (e.g. IEEE 802.3, UEC, OIF, MSA), assess their implications and identify opportunities for innovation and strategic advancement.

· Shape technical positions in standards discussions such as IEEE, UEC – based on data-driven analysis.

· Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and provide leadership in technical discussions and reviews.

· Contribute to the external research and standards ecosystem through engagement with leading conferences and collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

Your profile/areas of expertise

· Master’s and/or PhD degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related area.

· Strong experience with high-speed PHY and SerDes systems, including experience with ≥100Gb/s per lane designs.

· Demonstrated solid understand of channel modeling, equalization, jitter, noise and system-level data converter behavior.

· Proficiency in system-level simulation using Python, Matlab or similar tools.

· Ability to abstract complex physical effects into accurate and usable system models.

· Ability to make sound engineering trade-offs under uncertainty and incomplete information.

· Excellent intercultural communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

· Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate theory into practical system insights.

· Full professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken). German and/or Chinese knowledge is an advantage.

Some travel activity should be expected as part of the position.

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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.

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