Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. 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 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World. Huawei’s German Research Center is responsible for advanced technical research, architecture evolution design and strategic technical planning. Optical Communication and Application Technology Laboratory in Jena focuses on optical telecommunication use cases (optical subsystems for switches, optical wireless), automotive (AR-HUD, headlamp design, displays), illumination, industrial lasers, optical metrology, optical coating design and other optical subsystems. The department engages in local research and collaborates with academic and industrial partners from the European ecosystem. Now we are looking for an: Optical Design Researcher (m/f/d) Responsibilities Perform research and development in the field of optical technologies, optical systems and architectures Go from the analysis of the application requirements, through research and pre-development, up to proof of concept and prototyping Work in team and in collaboration with colleagues from other departments, build partnerships with key industry and academia Participate in academic conferences, publish and present latest research achievements in leading conferences (SPIE, OSA) and high-quality journals Requirements Ph.D. in optical engineering, physics, or related fields Proven experiences in designing optical systems for imaging, illumination, VR/AR display applications Proficiency with optical design and simulation software: Zemax, CodeV, Oslo, etc Strong theoretical knowledge in geometrical, diffractive and physical optics Pronounced analytical and conceptual working skills and a systematic and goal-oriented work approach Fluent in English (written and oral) and open to work in a team with multiple cultural backgrounds collaboration By applying to this position, you agree with our RECRUITMENT PRIVACY STATEMENT. You can read in full our recruitment privacy statement via the link below. http://career.huawei.com/reccampportal/portal/hrd/weu_rec_all.html What you can expect 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 you a competitive compensation package and a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs. Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team. If you are enthusiastic in shaping Huawei’s Research Center together with a multicultural team of highly skilled Engineers and Researchers, feel free to contact us. Driving future technologies focused on the customer experience is our main mission. Apply now Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.