Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's AI revolution! We're seeking a visionary AI Research Lead to spearhead breakthrough projects that will define the next generation of artificial intelligence. In this pivotal role, you'll architect and execute cutting-edge research initiatives while mentoring a world-class team. Our Austin headquarters offers state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled collaboration opportunities with industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead advanced AI research projects targeting 2026 technology horizons
- Publish groundbreaking findings in top-tier AI journals and conferences
- Mentor cross-functional teams of ML engineers and data scientists
- Collaborate with product teams to translate research into commercial applications
- Secure federal and private research funding for 2026 initiatives
- Establish ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment
Qualifications
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years leading AI research teams at Fortune 500 or academia
- Published record in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR or equivalent
- Expertise in transformer architectures, generative models, and quantum AI
- Proven success securing $1M+ in research grants
- Experience with federated learning and edge computing
- Strong background in AI ethics and responsible innovation