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. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

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. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

We are looking for a software engineer to support & develop applications for test, measurement, data extraction and analysis. The role involves standalone data extraction & analysis tools and test applications which control test instruments for photonics product measurements. The successful candidate should be a team player with a keen eye for detail along with having strong communication, problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.

Your goal will be to build software that serves user needs along with maintaining & updating existing software applications. The successful candidate must be willing to build upon their own development / technical knowledge to ensure the latest practices are implemented where possible.

Key Responsibilities：

• Support & develop photonics test and measurement software
• Support & develop data & results extraction reports software
• Produce clean, efficient code based on project and user requirements
• Verify and deploy version-controlled release packages
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software & tools
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
• Communicate and build software specifications based on customer requirements.
• Provide professional levels of support to end users

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. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification: 

Required: 

• Graduate or experienced software developer
• Software languages & development environment skills -C++, C#, Visual Studio
• Agile software development practices & source version controls
• Candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills

Desired:

• Python, Labview, SQL DB design and build
• Fundamental in electronics
• Test automation in a manufacturing environment
• Remote control and automation of instrumentation - GPIB, USB, Ethernet, etc

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible to, and hold all relevant finalised paperwork, to live and work in the UK. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role at this current time or the foreseeable future.

• This is agency worker contract, to be extended for further 12-month periods dependent on performance and workload. Assignments are renewed on the 31st December each year.