Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of AI innovation as we build the intelligent systems of 2026. We're seeking visionary AI Research Scientists to pioneer breakthroughs in neural networks, quantum computing integration, and ethical AI frameworks. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your research will directly shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives in next-generation neural architectures and quantum-AI hybrids
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Publish peer-reviewed papers in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into scalable production systems
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional innovation teams
- Secure $2M+ in government/private research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Quantum Computing with 3+ years postdoc experience
- Published record in top AI/ML journals (Nature Machine Intelligence, JMLR)
- Expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow and quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Proven success in securing NSF or DARPA research funding
- Deep understanding of AI ethics and responsible ML frameworks
- Experience with distributed computing clusters (Spark, Kubernetes)