Title: Lab45 -Senior Research & Innovation Consultant, Frontier Tech R&D
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description
Location: Bangalore, India
Team: Frontier Tech R&D, Lab45 - Wipro's Innovation Hub
About the Role
We're seeking a forward-thinking technologist to join Wipro’s Frontier Tech R&D team in Lab45. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of frontier technologies and business innovation, helping shape the future of enterprise solutions through strategic co-innovation with our global clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic technology conversations with enterprise clients, identifying opportunities to leverage frontier technologies (like advanced AI, quantum computing, blockchain, robotics, others) to solve complex business challenges
- Develop and present technical point-of-view (POV) documents and research findings to internal stakeholders, helping shape Wipro's perspective on emerging technology trends
- Lead innovation workshops and discovery sessions with clients to uncover co-innovation opportunities and translate them into actionable proof-of-concepts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and validate new technology solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs and market demands
- Create thought leadership content, including whitepapers, technical blogs, and research presentations to evangelize frontier technology applications
- Build and maintain relationships with technology partners, research institutions, and industry forums to stay ahead of technological advancements
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in technology consulting or research roles
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscape and business transformation
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience in driving innovation initiatives and managing proof-of-concept projects
- Track record of successful client engagement and relationship building
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with one or more frontier technologies and applied innovation
- Published research papers or technical articles in relevant fields
- Experience in technology evangelism or developer advocacy
- Background in enterprise architecture or solutions consulting
- Active participation in technology communities and industry forums
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global enterprise clients
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources
- Collaboration with global innovation teams and research partners
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Global exposure and career growth opportunities
Join us in shaping the future of enterprise technology and driving innovation at scale. At Lab45, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in applied innovation at enterprise scale.
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Deliver
No. | Performance Parameter | Measure |
1. | Contribution to customer projects | Quality, SLA, ETA, no. of tickets resolved, problem solved, # of change requests implemented, zero customer escalation, CSAT |
2. | Automation | Process optimization, reduction in process/ steps, reduction in no. of tickets raised |
3. | Skill upgradation | # of trainings & certifications completed, # of papers, articles written in a quarter |
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Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Come to Wipro. Realize your ambitions.
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