Master Thesis in Cloud Systems and Platforms i Stockholm

Background

Cloud based service usually provide virtualized resources (e.g., vCPU, vMEM) over physical machines distributed in one or more data centers. For easy and efficient management, these distributed machines typically organized into clusters of some form. Kubernetes, Mesos, and Nomad are examples of such cluster management systems. In Ericsson Research, we are exploring novel concepts to assemble and form the cluster in a dynamic and efficient way based on factors like network topology as well as requirements from applications.  

Project Goals

The goal of the master thesis is to develop algorithms or systems that can optimize the distributed cluster structure dynamically according to some predefined policies or criteria. Such algorithm and system could be based on the previous work we have done. It is also important to verify and evaluate the designed algorithm or system in a real or emulated large-scale environment.

Work Description

This work is part of an ongoing project setting the context. The thesis work which will consist of several items:

• Study related works and other components in the project.
• Understand and identify the problem, requirements and challenges;
• Design the solution according to the above understanding, and identify the potential pros and cons of the solution.
• Implement the proposed solution
• Setup the programming and testing environment
• Verify and evaluate the solution in the setup environment
• Documentation of the solution and evaluation 

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc Student in Computer Science/Engineering or other related fields
• Good knowledge of distributed system, IP networking, messaging system.
• Good programing skills are required; knowledge of C/C++, and Python are preferred.
• Being familiar with Linux programming environment.
• Hands on experiences with containers or Cloud virtualization technologies a plus.
• Knowledge/experience working with simulation tool, e.g., ns3, is a plus.

Additional Details

The work is expected to start in January/February 2018. The work is proposed for one student for a duration of 6 months. Location is at Ericsson Research in Stockholm (Kista), Sweden.

Process: 

Applications should include a short motivation letter, CV, and transcripts of records. Candidates are invited to send their applications as soon as possible.
The selection and interview process is ongoing and the ad will close, as soon as we find our preferable candidate.
Last day to apply: 22/12
If you have any questions, please contact recruiter anna.bjorkman@ericsson.com

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Req ID: 219678