Senior Scientist for AI System Security (m/f/d)

Shape the Future of AI System Security with Huawei in Munich!

Huawei's Munich Research Center (MRC) is a hub for advanced technical innovation, architecture evolution, and strategic technical planning. Within the MRC, the Trusted System Security (TSS) Lab is at the forefront of researching and developing critical technologies that enhance the integrity and trustworthiness of Huawei's next-generation computing products.

Are you a system security expert with a strong research mindset and a passion for solving real-world security challenges? Then join us as 

Senior Scientist for AI System Security (m/f/d)

and let's work together to secure the next-generation computing infrastructure for AI!

Your Mission:

• Pioneer new system and platform security architectures leveraging hardware Roots of Trust and memory protection technologies for CPUs, NPUs, and computing clusters to secure the AI and HPC workloads of tomorrow

• Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge system security technology prototypes for heterogeneous systems and drive their integration into data center and consumer computing platforms

• Deliver comprehensive architecture and integration documentation, secure high-value patents, and disseminate your research findings at top-tier system and security conferences

• Contribute to industry analysis, strategic planning of new security features, and the development of industry standards in system and platform security (e.g., TCG, OCP)

Your Expertise:

PhD or postdoc in computer science, with a focus on system security

In-depth knowledge of computing architectures (ARM, RISC-V, or x86) and operating system concepts

Proven research experience in several system security technologies such as Roots of Trust (TPM, DICE), compiler assisted defenses (CFI, memory tagging, sanitizers), ISA security extensions (BTI, PA, MTE, shadow stacks, CHERI), TEEs (TrustZone, SGX,TDX, SEV, CCA) or kernel-based technologies (Linux IMA, dm/fs-verity, hypervisor-based security)

Proficiency in Rust or C/C++ system programming (kernel or embedded)

Highly relevant: familiarity with GPU or NPU architectures, or with cluster-based and distributed computing in LLM scenarios

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

We foster a truly diverse and inclusive cultural environment that highly values personalinitiative, autonomous work, and strong team collaboration.

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Your Rewards:

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.