Visionary Research Lead — Next-Gen Networks & Compute

MagentaTeam; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sport insurance

Life insurance

Preferential product access

Know Talent program

Job summary

Deutsche Telekom’s T Hub is seeking a visionary R&D Lead to shape the future of global connectivity and computing. You will define a long-term research agenda for next-generation communication and compute systems, turning emerging tech into strategic direction and real-world solutions.

You will lead international collaborations with academia, startups, and industry, develop prototypes and technology demonstrators, and contribute to IP and publications while bridging research, engineering and

Qualifications

• Fields: Telecommunications, CS, EE, Physics or related fields; PhD preferred.
• Expertise across wireless, photonics, AI/HPC, distributed systems and future internet architectures.
• Strong systems thinking and architectural mindset.
• Experience in applied research, prototyping or advanced tech development.
• Ability to bridge research, engineering and business.
• Strong network in academia/industry.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Curiosity, vision and passion for deep tech.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead long-term research agenda for next-gen communication and compute systems.
• Explore novel architectures and emerging technology paradigms.
• Develop prototypes, experiments and tech demonstrators.
• Lead technology foresight and strategic assessments.
• Collaborate internationally with academia, startups, and industry leaders.
• Translate research into future network and infrastructure strategies.
• Contribute to IP, publications and thought leadership.

Skills

Systems thinking

Architectural mindset

Research leadership

Prototyping

Emerging technologies

Bridge research & engineering

Academic collaboration

Communication skills

Vision for deep tech

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

Deutsche Telekom’s T Hub is seeking a visionary R&D Lead to shape the future of global connectivity and computing. You will define a long-term research agenda for next-generation communication and compute systems, turning emerging tech into strategic direction and real-world solutions.

You will lead international collaborations with academia, startups, and industry, develop prototypes and technology demonstrators, and contribute to IP and publications while bridging research, engineering and