At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop AI models to enhance consumer devices' understanding of their surroundings.
- Company: Join Huawei, a global leader in ICT and smart devices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, innovative projects, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with top researchers and work in a dynamic, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI technology and shape the future of spatial intelligence.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI, machine learning, and programming with a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
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. For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business.
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. 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking AI Engineer (Spatial Intelligence) to bridge the gap between physical environment sensing and on-device Personal Intelligence. In this role, you will develop the critical foundation models that allow consumer devices to understand their physical surroundings and retrieve relevant local data.
Key Responsibilities
- Foundation Models Optimization: Deploy and fine-tune multimodal models for consumer-grade edge hardware and highly specialized use cases.
- Spatial Systems: Build prototypes to translate geospatial data into structured formats optimized for LLM reasoning.
- Vector Search: Design high-performance data retrieval solutions optimized for distributed spatial and geographic data.
- Thematic Mapping: Create data pipelines to enrich traditional mapping systems with real-time semantic context.
- Demo Development: Produce fully functional solution to demonstrate viability of concepts or new model abilities.
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.
Person Specification
Required Skills & Qualifications
- AI & Machine Learning: Strong experience working with LLMs, foundation models, or multimodal AI architectures.
- Data Experience: Solid understanding of geospatial data, vector embeddings, or semantic search.
- Edge Computing: Familiarity with running models under local hardware constraints (e.g., ONNX, TensorRT, CoreML).
- Programming Proficiency: Advanced skills in orchestration frameworks such as: Pydantic AI, AutoGen, or LangGraph.
- Education: Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
AI Engineer (Spatial Intelligence) employer: Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd
Huawei Research and Development UK Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technologies, particularly in AI and spatial intelligence. Located in the vibrant tech hubs of Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, and Ipswich, employees benefit from a stimulating environment that encourages creativity and forward-thinking, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
