Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of ethical AI development as we prepare for 2026's technological inflection point. As our AI Ethics Research Lead, you'll architect responsible AI frameworks for autonomous systems, ensuring alignment with human values while pushing innovation boundaries. This role sits at the intersection of philosophy, computer science, and policy-making in our Austin-based innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop ethical governance frameworks for generative AI systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in bias mitigation for ML pipelines
- Author policy recommendations for 2026 AI regulatory landscape
- Conduct adversarial testing on autonomous decision systems
- Partner with UN bodies on global AI ethics standards
- Present findings at Davos-style future-tech summits
Qualifications
- PhD in AI Ethics, Philosophy, or Cognitive Science
- 5+ years implementing ethical AI in regulated industries
- Published research on algorithmic fairness (NeurIPS/ICML)
- Experience with EU AI Act and US regulatory frameworks
- Expertise in causal inference for bias quantification
- Fluency in Python/R for ethical auditing tools
- Security clearance for DoD AI projects preferred