Description You will be joining the System Architecture and Solution Design (SASD) lab in Bell Labs, which is creating innovative AI and software systems research, high-impact prototype solutions, and advanced architectures and designs. The lab is also leading the creation of a high-performance research and development environment for Bell Labs. The SASD team has a global footprint with members in the US, France, Hungary and Germany and collaborates closely with a diverse set of Bell Labs researchers across the globe. Responsibilities We are looking for enthusiastic senior-level researchers to join our research efforts at Bell Labs. As part of our team, you will: Create innovative software solutions for Industry 4.0/5.0, IoT, highly distributed clouds, and AI-based systems, Identify new and ambitious research challenges, define research projects to address these challenges, and carry out these projects to completion, Transfer research results into impactful software solutions through business units or through incubation, Publish research results in major scientific venues worldwide, including top conferences and journals, Collaborate with other researchers in Nokia Bell Labs and external partners, Generate intellectual property through the patenting of ideas. Qualifications You have: PhD degree (or equivalent experience) in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related disciplines. Extensive experience in several of the following areas: cloud computing technologies, distributed software systems, AI foundations and systems, and IoT/Industry 4.0 systems. A proven track record of high-quality research publications in major international conferences and an in-depth understanding of the field. Ability to conduct independent research while also contributing to team-oriented projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to successfully work in collaborative projects. It would be nice if you also had: Proven experience in designing and realizing large and complex software systems. For our Stuttgart location German language skills are not a requirement but basic skills will be helpful.