Job Description
Shape the future of artificial intelligence by 2026 at QuantumLeap Labs. We're pioneering next-gen AI systems that will redefine human-computer interaction across industries. Join our elite research team in developing breakthrough neural architectures, ethical AI frameworks, and autonomous decision engines. This is your chance to work with Nobel laureates, publish top-tier papers, and directly impact trillion-dollar markets.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for experimentation, including quantum computing access and proprietary datasets. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your most ambitious projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel AI architectures targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI frameworks and safety protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals
- Collaborate with product teams to translate research into scalable commercial applications
- Secure competitive research grants and maintain industry thought leadership
- Mentor junior researchers and foster innovation through hackathons and internal symposiums
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 3+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of publishing at NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR or equivalent tier conferences
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and multi-modal systems
- Strong programming skills in Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow with 10M+ parameter model experience
- Demonstrated ability to secure NSF or DARPA-level research funding
- Published work on AI ethics, alignment, or explainable AI methodologies
- Experience leading distributed research teams with global collaboration tools