Huawei R&D UK

Research Assistant - Computing Team (PAYE Contractor)

Cambridge, GB · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 145 days ago

PythonC++BashGitLinuxA/B TestingCustomer SupportSystems EngineeringResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Computing team.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, good organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.
They are comfortable working across both technical and coordination tasks, take ownership of their work, and contribute positively to a fast-paced research environment.

Support research and development activities in Linux-based environments, including command-line usage, basic system administration, and troubleshooting.
Write and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, or similar) to support experimentation, data processing, and development workflows.
Support the use of version control and build systems (e.g. Git, Make, CMake), including branching, merging, resolving conflicts, and assisting with build or tooling issues.
Collect, analyse, and summarise experimental data, logs, and system metrics to support research analysis and reporting.
Support Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and monitoring research and development activities.
Prepare and maintain technical and project documentation, including research proposals, schedules, status reports, and meeting records.
Coordinate communication between internal technical teams and external partners or stakeholders.
Organise and support project and research meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up on action items.
Provide coordination and logistical support to ensure smooth execution of research projects.
This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies.

Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager.

1-3 years of experience in a research support, project coordination, systems engineering, or technical support role.

Education: Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Background involving research projects, dissertations, or thesis work is highly desirable.
Experience supporting ICT, computing systems, or software development projects is preferred.
Solid experience working in Linux environments, including command-line usage, basic system administration, and troubleshooting.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, using logs, documentation, and analytical thinking to identify root causes.
Good understanding of ICT systems, with awareness of software and hardware interactions.
Understanding of CPU architecture and micro-architecture concepts, including branch prediction, prefetching, and cache hierarchies.
Proficiency in C/C++, with a solid understanding of Assembly Language.
Experience related to compiler technologies, binary analysis, or performance tuning.
Staying customer-centric, Inspiring dedication, Persevering, Growing by reflection.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.

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