Researcher – Applied AI for Telco Networks and Systems

About Telefonica

Telefonica is a company where researchers, engineers, and innovators collaborate to shape the future of connectivity for hundreds of millions of people. With operations spanning Europe and Brazil, we are building the infrastructure and intelligence layer for a connected world — where AI, cloud, and edge computing converge with large-scale telecommunications. Our mission is to make our world more human by connecting lives, and we pursue that mission across every part of the company.

About the Scientific Research Group

Within Telefonica's Innovation Lab, the Scientific Research group conducts mid- to long-term research on the technologies that will define the next generation of telecommunications. We build the science behind Telefonica's network evolution and translate research into innovation projects that create new businesses and capabilities for the Group.

Our researchers have contributed to hundreds of publications in top-tier venues, filed patents that protect core Telefonica technologies,



and built solutions that have been transferred into production systems serving millions of customers. We actively participate in EU-funded programmes (Horizon Europe, SNS JU), collaborate with leading universities, and contribute to standards organisations shaping the future of 6G. With team members from multiple countries and disciplines, we foster an environment where open dialogue, intellectual curiosity, and a healthy work-life balance power our innovation and help each of us grow.

We value diverse perspectives — not just because it is the right thing to do, but because the complexity of our research demands it. Different backgrounds and viewpoints make our science stronger and our impact broader.

The Role

We are hiring a Researcher in Applied AI for Telco Networks and Systems to join the Scientific Research team.

You will design and develop AI-driven solutions for next-generation mobile netwo

📌 Researcher - Applied AI for Telco Networks and Systems (Madrid)
🏢 Telefonica
📍 Madrid