R&D Lead, Network Capabilities

Quick Facts

• Role: R&D Lead – Network Capabilities

Description

Lead applied research to define the agenda for future intelligent and adaptive network capabilities. Explore emerging paradigms at the intersection of networks, AI, sensing, and physical systems, and develop/validate concepts through prototypes and experiments. Translate research into strategic telecom capabilities while building collaborations and contributing to publications and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the research agenda for future network capabilities
• Shape a long-term vision for intelligent and adaptive networks
• Explore network/AI/sensing/physical-systems paradigms
• 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 the organization 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

Benefits

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