Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer next-generation AI systems that will reshape industries. We seek visionary AI Research Scientists to architect breakthrough solutions in quantum-enhanced machine learning and autonomous decision-making frameworks. Work alongside Nobel-caliber minds in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your innovations will directly impact global healthcare, climate modeling, and space exploration initiatives.
We offer unparalleled resources including quantum computing clusters and $1M+ annual research budgets. Our collaborative culture combines Silicon Valley agility with academic rigor, ensuring your ideas transform from theory to reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead research initiatives in quantum-AI convergence and neural-symbolic integration
- Develop novel algorithms for explainable AI and ethical autonomous systems
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech partners on DARPA-funded projects
- Prototype production-ready models achieving human-level reasoning
- Publish 3+ top-tier conference papers annually (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Mentor cross-functional teams in AI implementation strategy
- Secure patents for breakthrough cognitive architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 5+ years research experience
- Published record in quantum machine learning or neuromorphic computing
- Expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow with 10k+ GPU-hour project history
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Demonstrated impact in deploying AI at scale (Fortune 500 partnerships)
- Strong background in ethics and bias mitigation in AI systems
- Experience securing $500k+ in research grants