Future Network Architect & Innovation Lead

Magentateam; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AtT‑Labs, Deutsche Telekom’s research and innovation unit, invites you to shape the future of global connectivity and computing. We seek a visionary leader to drive advanced communication and compute infrastructures.

Define and lead Deutsche Telekom’s long-term research agenda, explore novel architectures, develop prototypes, and guide technology foresight. Collaborate internationally with academia, startups, and industry to turn ideas into strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Strong systems-thinking and architectural mindset.
• Experience in applied research, prototyping, or advanced tech development.
• Ability to bridge research, engineering, and business.
• Excellent communication and stakeholders skills.
• Curiosity, vision, and passion for deep tech.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a forward-looking research agenda.
• Explore novel architectures and emerging technology paradigms.
• Develop prototypes, experiments, and technology 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 intellectual property generation, publications, and thought leadership.

Skills

Systems thinking

Architectural mindset

Applied research

Prototyping

Communication

Stakeholder management

Deep tech passion

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

AtT‑Labs, Deutsche Telekom’s research and innovation unit, invites you to shape the future of global connectivity and computing. We seek a visionary leader to drive advanced communication and compute infrastructures.

Define and lead Deutsche Telekom’s long-term research agenda, explore novel architectures, develop prototypes, and guide technology foresight. Collaborate internationally with academia, startups, and industry to turn ideas into strategic direction.