R&D Lead – Network Capabilities Network sensing, Physical AI, Cyber-physicalsystems Warszawa / Remote

DCG; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DCG seeks an R&D Lead to define and lead the research agenda for future network capabilities. You will explore intersections of networks, AI, sensing, and physical systems, and translate research into strategic telecom capabilities through prototypes and collaborations.

The role emphasizes building collaborations with academia, startups, and industry partners, contributing to publications and IP while shaping tech strategy and thought leadership in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in applied research, experimentation, or advanced tech strategy.
• Strong collaboration and ecosystem-building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the research agenda for future network capabilities.
• 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.
• Contribute to publications, intellectual property, and thought leadership.

Skills

network architectures

distributed AI

physical AI

sensing

cyber-physical systems

autonomous systems

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Degree in Computer Science / AI / Telecommunications / Robotics / Systems Engineering

Job description

Position: 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
• 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
• 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

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