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Main Darwin Logo HORIZONTAL 2024 AI Telco globe (3) Amsterdam globe (3) Netherlands hourglass (1) Permanent business cards (1) Architecture 1 AI and Telco Location: Netherlands (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract / Freelance / Permanent About the Company Our client is a leading telecommunications operator undergoing a major transformation toward AI-driven automation and autonomous networks. As part of a multi-year strategy focused on operational efficiency, OSS modernization, and real-time network intelligence, the organization is investing heavily in AI enablement, streaming telemetry, and closed-loop automation capabilities. The Role We are seeking an experienced AI & Telco to bridge the gap between telecom network operations and modern AI capabilities. This role requires someone who understands both OSS/network architecture and AI technologies, and can translate operational telecom challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions. You will work closely with architecture, AI, and network operations teams to help move the organization from Level 2 to Level 4 on the TM Forum Autonomous Network maturity model. Key Responsibilities - Define AI integration architecture across OSS domains including assurance, fulfillment, inventory, and performance management - Advise on the use of predictive AI, generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks for telecom use cases - Drive the transition from batch-based OSS telemetry to real-time streaming architectures - Support AI cost modeling, scalability, and reusable design principles - Translate telecom operational processes into AI-ready requirements - Support business cases focused on automation, Opex reduction, and operational efficiency - Act as a bridge between network engineers, architects, data teams, and business stakeholders Requirements Essential - Strong telecom / OSS background with experience in: - Assurance - Fulfillment - Inventory - Fault management - Capacity planning - Experie...