Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering 2026's next-generation AI systems that will redefine human-machine interaction. As an AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough neural networks while collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley visionaries. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge quantum computing resources and a culture that celebrates audacious innovation.
What you'll achieve:
- Design scalable AI frameworks for autonomous systems
- Lead cross-disciplinary research in quantum machine learning
- Secure patents for proprietary 2026-era algorithms
Responsibilities
- Develop next-gen neural architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead quantum machine learning experiments using 100+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with robotics teams to embed AI in physical systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature/AI journals
- Secure $5M+ in government innovation grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in emerging AI paradigms
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with focus on quantum algorithms
- 5+ years publishing in top-tier ML conferences (NeurIPS/ICML)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and diffusion models
- Experience with quantum programming (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Track record of commercializing AI research
- Strong background in computational neuroscience
- Security clearance for DoD projects preferred