R&D Lead – Classical Communication & Compute

As a recruitment company, DCG understands that every business is powered by experienced professionals. Our management style and partnership approach enable us to meet your needs and provide continuous support. Due to our ongoing growth and the large number of recruitment projects we undertake for our partners, we are currently looking for:

R&D Lead – Classical Communication & Compute

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive a forward-looking research agenda
• Explore novel architectures and emerging technology paradigms
• Develop prototypes, experiments, and technology demonstrators
• Lead technology foresight and strategic assessments
• Collaborate internationally with academia, startups, and industry leaders
• Represent Deutsche Telekom in global research and industry ecosystems
• Translate research into future network and infrastructure strategies
• Contribute to intellectual property generation, publications, and thought leadership

Requirements:

• Expertise in multiple areas (g. wireless, photonics, AI/HPC, distributed systems, future internet architecture)
• Experience in applied research, prototyping, or advanced tech development
• Ability to bridge research, engineering, and business
• Strong network in academia/industry
• Very good command of English (written and spoken)
• Strong systems-thinking and architectural mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Curiosity, vision, and passion for deep tech

Nice to have:

• Telecommunications, Computer Science, EE, Physics, or similar, PhDis a significant plus

Offer:

• Co-financing for private medical care
• Sports card
• Training & learning opportunities
• Life insurance co-financing