Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking an AI Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in autonomous systems and quantum-ML integration. Shape the future in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and disrupting industries. Your work will directly impact humanity's next technological leap.
What You'll Achieve: Design quantum-resistant AI architectures, publish in Nature/Science, and lead cross-disciplinary projects with NASA and MIT. We offer equity, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible hybrid work.
Responsibilities
- Architect next-gen AI models using quantum computing principles
- Lead federally funded research on autonomous decision-making systems
- Develop ethical AI frameworks for 2026 regulatory compliance
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum machine learning
- Collaborate with DARPA on national security AI initiatives
- Translate theoretical research into deployable enterprise solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI/Quantum Physics (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in advanced ML research with TensorFlow/PyTorch mastery
- Published work in top-tier AI/quantum journals (NeurIPS, QIP)
- Expertise in quantum algorithm development (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with federated learning and edge AI deployment
- Strong background in AI ethics and bias mitigation
- Patents in quantum computing or autonomous systems preferred