Research Area (R&D) Lead – Network Capabilities (AI)

TL;DR

Research Area Lead – Network Capabilities (AI): Leading the research agenda to evolve networks into intelligent capability platforms with an accent on network sensing, physical AI, and distributed intelligence. Focus on designing prototypes for cyber-physical systems and defining long-term strategic telecom capabilities for global ecosystems.

Location: Hybrid work model in Warsaw, Krakow, or Wroclaw, Poland

Company

T-Labs is Deutsche Telekom’s research and innovation unit focused on technologies shaping the interaction between networks and the physical world.

What you will do

• Define and lead the research agenda for future network capabilities.
• 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 technical concepts through prototypes and experiments.
• Build collaborations with academia, startups, and industry partners.
• Represent the company in global research ecosystems and contribute to publications and intellectual property.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, Telecommunications, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or similar (PhD is a strong plus).
• Expertise in network architectures, distributed AI, physical AI, sensing, cyber-physical systems, or autonomous systems.
• Experience in applied research, experimentation, or advanced tech strategy.
• Strong systems-thinking and cross-domain mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid model in Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, or Wroclaw).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within Deutsche Telekom’s specialized research and innovation unit (T-Labs).
• Exposure to global research industry ecosystems.
• Focus on cutting-edge technologies like Physical AI and autonomous networks.
• Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance.