R&D Engineering Team Lead

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and an annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go‑forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI‑powered, end‑to‑end solutions for all industries.

Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large, to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The R&D Engineering Lead is a senior technical leader within the Global Service Now Portfolio organisation, reporting directly to the CTO / Portfolio Lead. This role is responsible for driving engineering‑led innovation, building next‑generation accelerators, architecting cutting‑edge GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities, and supporting the creation of differentiated IP for Atos’ global Service Now business. The R&D Engineering Lead works collaboratively with Portfolio Directors and Value Engineering Directors to translate portfolio strategy and industry needs into high‑value engineering outputs—prototypes, accelerators, integrations, tools, and technical proofs‑of‑concept that strengthen Atos’ competitive edge.

This is a highly hands‑on, innovation‑focused leadership role that combines platform engineering excellence with strategic thinking and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Drive the technical innovation engine for the global Service Now business, aligned to portfolio strategy.
• Build reusable frameworks, accelerators, AI‑powered components, and IP that enhance competitive differentiation.
• Lead R&D initiatives exploring GenAI, Agentic AI, automation, integration patterns, and emerging Service Now capabilities.
• Strengthen Atos’ positioning with Service Now through technical excellence, joint innovation, and prototype delivery.
• Enable faster time‑to‑market for global offerings through engineering velocity and reusable asset development.
• Translate future‑looking technology trends into actionable engineering solutions.

• Define and execute the R&D strategy to support portfolio roadmap, innovation priorities, and future investments.
• Identify emerging technologies, Service Now releases, and ecosystem opportunities to shape next‑gen solutions.
• Partner with the CTO on strategic bets and long‑term capability building.

• Lead engineering design and development of
  • GenAI solutions
  • Agentic AI components, including autonomous agents and workflow orchestration
  • AI‑infused accelerators, decisioning engines, and knowledge automation
• Collaborate with Portfolio Directors to embed AI capabilities into global offerings.

• Architect and oversee development of reusable assets such as
  • Solution accelerators
  • Reference implementations
  • Technical frameworks
  • Integration templates
  • Developer tools
  • Test automation kits
• Ensure all assets follow engineering best practices, are production‑grade, and integrate into delivery methodologies.

• Lead technical PoCs for Service Now modules, AI capabilities, platform extensions, and ecosystem technologies.
• Validate technical feasibility of new portfolio ideas before commercialization.
• Partner with Alliance teams and Service Now for joint innovation PoCs.

• Provide technical depth and engineering execution support for each portfolio area.
• Convert portfolio requirements into
  • Technical designs
  • Component architectures
  • Beta prototypes
  • Engineering backlogs
• Ensure solution offerings are…