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Senior Engineer - Digital Signal Processing for Optical Networks

Huawei Research Center GermanyMünchen🇩🇪GermanyPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance the future of optical networking by developing cutting-edge digital signal processing algorithms and leveraging AI for high-speed data center networks. This role is ideal for a PhD-level engineer with a passion for innovation and a strong background in signal processing who is eager to contribute to a world-renowned technology leader. Embrace a dynamic research environment and make a significant impact on global communication infrastructure.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
München, Germany
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description

At Huawei Technologies in Munich, our department researches and develops digital signal processing, analog components and communication systems for optical AI data center networks, broadband access, metro and backbone networks.

Join us as a

Senior Engineer - Digital Signal Processing for Optical Networks (m/f/d)

Your mission

  • Conduct innovative research in optical communication and digital signal processing to advance modem technologies for high-speed, high-capacity networks.

  • Develop and test algorithms to improve the performance of optical systems and signal processing techniques for coherent and direct-detect optics.

  • Employ AI to accelerate innovation in algorithm performance and power consumption.

Key qualifications

  • PhD degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering at a recognized university on the topic of signal processing.

  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience after completing the PhD in optical networking.

  • Deep experience with optical communication systems, digital signal processing, information theory, coding, and machine learning.

  • Proficiency in Python and C; experience coding with LLMs.

  • Professional working proficiency in English.

Your rewards of working here

  • Huawei is one of China's most innovative technology companies and a symbol of the country's high-tech rise. Learn & live this culture by absorbing it in our team.

  • You get to work in a European team but collaborate closely with Chinese developers, learning firsthand what it means to innovate quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

  • Our local team offers you support on the job and a collegial social environment.

  • We encourage you to engage with the worldwide research eco-system and to attend conferences such as OFC and ECOC.

  • Our offices are next to a large mall, with a larger variety of stores and restaurants and also close to the Olympic Park in Munich, which offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities. Downtown Munich is just a few metro stops away.

Please send your CV in English (no cover letter needed).

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http://career.huawei.com/reccampportal/portal/hrd/weu_rec_all.html

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. 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 208,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.

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