Research Positions at NEC Labs America‏

NEC Laboratories America is seeking outstanding researchers to join Data Management Department in Cupertino, CA. 

The current research focus of the group is to create cutting edge technologies for Data Management in the Cloud. 

(For more information on the CloudDB Project: http://www.nec-labs.com/dm/projects.php)

(For more information on the research programs: http://www.sigmod.org/publications/sigmod-record/1109/pdfs/07.centers.nec.pdf)



Our researchers work in an environment where they can pursue their passion in exploratory research projects and publishing. 

They contribute to industrial products and services by working on real-life problems and applying ideas devised from 

their exploratory research. Our organization is connected and/or affiliated with leading universities, 

which gives the researchers rich opportunities for collaboration and exploration of wide range of research areas.



The current interest areas include new data models, query processing and optimization, resource and workload management, 

information sharing and collaboration, advanced analytics, and mobile data management. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science (or related fields) with solid data management background 

and strong publication record in related areas. Successful candidates are expected to be proactive with a can-do attitude,

able to conduct research independently, and must have: 



- Deep understanding of data management systems and database internals

- Strong hands-on system building and prototyping skills

- Experience in distributed data management

- Good knowledge of emerging data models and data processing techniques (e.g., Key/Value Stores, Column-Oriented Databases, MapReduce etc.) 

- Knowledge of middleware technologies



Experience in Cloud Computing, SaaS, Service Oriented Computing, Mobile Data Management areas is a major plus.



For consideration, please submit your resume to https://neclabs.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=1063





About NEC Laboratories America:



NEC Labs (www.nec-labs.com) is a premier industrial research center renowned for technical excellence and high-impact innovations 

who conducts research and development in support of global businesses by building upon NEC's long history of innovation. 

Our research programs cover wide range of technology areas and maintain a balanced mix of fundamental and applied research

as they focus on innovations which are ripe for technical breakthrough. Our progressive environment provides exposure to 

industry-leading technologies and nurtures close collaborations with leading research universities and institutions. 

Our collaborative atmosphere, commitment to developing talent, and extremely competitive benefits 

ensure that we attract the sharpest minds in their respective fields – maintaining an impressive retention rate. 

NEC Laboratories America is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey and has a second location in Cupertino, California, 

where the data management group is located.