R&D Lead – Network Capabilities

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 – Network Capabilities

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the research agenda for future network capabilities
• Help shape Deutsche Telekom's long-term vision for intelligent and adaptive networks
• Explore emerging paradigms at the intersection of networks, AI, sensing, and physical systems
• Develop and validate concepts through prototypes and experiments
• Build collaborations with academia, startups, and industry partners
• Identify and assess impactful technology trends
• Translate research into strategic telecom capabilities
• Represent Deutsche Telekom in global research industry ecosystems
• Contribute to publications, intellectual property, and thought leadership

Requirements:

• Expertise in areas such as network architectures, distributed AI, physical AI, sensing, cyber-physical systems, or autonomous systems
• Experience in applied research, experimentation, or advanced tech strategy
• Strong collaboration and ecosystem-building skills
• Strong systems-thinking and cross-domain mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Passion for future technologies and transformative infrastructure

Nice to have:

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, Telecommunications, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or similar, PhD is a strong plus

Offer:

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