Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs that will define 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary AI Futurist Research Leads to architect intelligent systems that solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into transformative realities.
Why join us? Work with Nobel Prize-winning mentors, access our $50M quantum computing infrastructure, and shape the next generation of AI ethics. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated innovation time for moonshot projects.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy advanced AI systems with 10x efficiency improvements over current benchmarks
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making
- Pioneer human-AI symbiosis interfaces through neurotechnology integration
- Secure $15M+ in federal grants for quantum-AI convergence research
- Drive open-source initiatives democratizing access to next-gen AI tools
- Present findings at Davos-level global tech summits
- Mentor PhD researchers in emerging AI paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Quantum Computing, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on neural-symbolic integration
- Expertise in transformer architectures beyond current state-of-the-art
- Proven track record scaling AI systems to 10M+ user deployments
- Deep knowledge of AGI safety protocols and alignment techniques
- Experience securing DARPA/EU Horizon grants
- Proficiency in quantum machine learning frameworks (Qiskit, PennyLane)
- Fluency in Python, C++, and emerging quantum programming languages