T Hub - Research Area (R&D) Lead – Network Capabilities

Job ID: 3558097

T Hub - Research Area (R&D) Lead – Network Capabilities

Wrocław

Professional

Application deadline: 14.11.2026

Regular (Part Time Possible)

T-Hub Polska

Your Task

Are you ready to redefine the role of networks beyond connectivity?

At T‑Labs, Deutsche Telekom’s research and innovation unit, we explore technologies shaping how networks interact with the physical world. We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive the next generation of intelligent network capabilities.

Your Mission

Lead the evolution of networks from communication infrastructure to intelligent capability platforms, enabling interaction between humans, machines, AI, and the physical world.

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

Focus Areas

• Network sensing
• Physical AI
• Digital identity& trust infrastructures
• Distributed intelligence
• Cyber-physicalsystems
• Context-awareand autonomous networks
• Real-time orchestration of physical environments

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, Telecommunications, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or similar, PhD is a strong plus
• Expertise in areas such as network architectures, distributed AI, physical AI, sensing, cyber-physical systems, or autonomous systems
• Strong systems-thinking and cross-domain mindset
• Experience in applied research, experimentation, or advanced tech strategy
• Strong collaboration and ecosystem-building skills
• Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management
• Passion for future technologies and transformative infrastructure