Huawei’s talented teenagers received an annual salary of 2.01 million after 7 rounds of interviews. They are all big bosses.

In 1992, Ren Zhengfei led a delegation of Huawei executives to Silicon Valley in the United States and visited technology giants such as Texas Instruments and IBM. On the way back, Ren Zhengfei wrote: "Our own R&D methods are very backward. There is still a long way to go to catch up.” Since then, technological innovation has become Huawei's constant pursuit. Starting from a small switch, it has broken through core technologies step by step, narrowed the gap with developed European countries, and expanded its business to the world step by step. At the same time, Huawei's technology scope has also begun to expand, taking root in various technologies, from cloud to underlying computing power, from technology chips to development platforms, from databases to operating systems, Huawei's technological innovations are one after another. In this regard, Ren Zhengfei said that only through continuous innovation can we find opportunities one by one. It is precisely because of this that Huawei can continue to create revenue myths.

Innovation is not just talk. Many companies have the word innovation in their slogans. But if you want real innovation, you still need to learn from Ren Zhengfei. Ren Zhengfei has a classic discussion on innovation: technological innovation and business innovation. Two-wheel drive is the core power. Innovation requires the world's top talents, and Huawei must use top challenges and top salaries to attract top talents. In 2019, Ren Zhengfei mentioned in an internal speech of Huawei's EMT (Operation Management Team) that he would recruit 20 to 30 "genius teenagers" from all over the world.

This is Huawei’s “Genius Program”. Recruiting doctoral-level young geniuses from around the world.

The entry salary for Huawei’s “Genius Program Youth” is paid according to the annual salary system. There are three levels, namely 896,000 to 1.008 million yuan, 1.405 million to 1.565 million yuan, and 1.82 million yuan. 2.01 million yuan.

I believe many people will be envious when they see the salary. After all, PhDs are common but annual salaries of one million are rare. How did these young PhD students become Huawei's geniuses and earn an annual salary of 2.01 million?

7 rounds of interviews for talented teenagers

It is not easy to get an annual salary of 2.01 million. Even doctoral students from prestigious universities have to go through a series of screening and review. Zhang Ji, who has an annual salary of 2.01 million at the highest level, publicly stated to the media that Huawei's interviews require seven rounds, including resume screening, written examination, initial interview, HR interview with supervisor, interviews with several ministers, and interview with the president. Each link is subject to strict screening and review, and the challenges and obstacles are slowly increasing. If there is a problem or poor performance in any link, the success may fall short. In that year, there were only three talented teenagers who received the highest level of 2.1 million with Zhang Ji: Zhong Zhao, Qin Tong, and Zuo Pengfei.

Zhong Zhao was born in 1991. When he was studying software engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, he won the first prize in Hubei in the undergraduate digital analog competition. Later, he went to the Institute of Automation of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences to study for a master's degree and a doctoral degree. During the semester, he has always been a top student.

Zuo Pengfei is a 14th-level postgraduate student majoring in computer science and technology at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. During his PhD studies, Zuo Pengfei went to the laboratory at 8:30 every day and did not go back to his dormitory to sleep until after 9 or even 10 pm. In 5 years, Zuo Pengfei published more than 10 high-level papers as the first author, achieving unprecedented breakthroughs in the history of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in the fields of computer operating systems and architecture.

When he graduated, in addition to Huawei’s Genius Youth Program extending an olive branch to him, three companies, Tencent, Alibaba, and Sangfor, also expressed their welcome to Zuo Pengfei. One of them offered an annual salary that was 40 RMB higher than that of Huawei. salary, but in the end Zuo Pengfei chose Huawei.

In addition to academic data on paper, Huawei’s genius boys are also big-shot figures in terms of practical operations. The 2020 genius boy Peng Zhihui (screen name: Zhihui Jun) relies on his His super hands-on ability and technical strength have made him popular on the Internet.

Initially, Peng Zhihui made a mini computer that was only the size of a coin. It could not only be used as a voice assistant, but also process real-time images, and even serve as a web server, very similar to that in "Detective Chinatown 2" A mini computer built by KIKO, a female hacker, while in prison. From circuit design, structural design, to PCB manual welding, software and algorithm development, all were completed by him. All processes were condensed into a video of more than 3 minutes, which has received more than 5 million views online.

Peng Zhihui’s inventions and creations have never stopped. Just recently, Peng Zhihui’s self-driving bicycle once again hit the Internet. From design modeling to hardware transformation to AI intelligence... He has used various advanced technical means to and equipment, transforming an ordinary bicycle into a self-driving bicycle.

Before joining Huawei, Peng Zhihui also received offers from many companies. He finally chose Huawei because there were many talented people in Huawei, which allowed him to continue learning, make continuous progress, and explore infinite possibilities.

High salary is a kind of affirmation. The success of these young people is indispensable for their persistent efforts for many years. Zhang Ji has worked hard and counterattacked all the way from a third-category undergraduate college, until now with excellent scientific research Due to his ability, he was hired by Huawei with a high salary, and his dedication and hard work are indeed very comparable.

The impact that Huawei’s young geniuses have on us is not just the salary of 2.01 million. Focus enough and work hard enough. Only by identifying and liking something from the bottom of your heart can you inspire the "small universe" of struggle. This is also the most important revelation given to us by Huawei’s “genius boy”.

Finally, let me end with a classic line from the movie "A World Without Thieves": What is most important in the 21st century? Talent!