Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in generative AI and quantum computing to solve humanity's greatest challenges. As an AI Research Scientist, you'll architect intelligent systems that redefine industries while working alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for innovation, including 10-qubit quantum processors and petabyte-scale AI clusters. We provide competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your visionary projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead research in next-generation neural architectures for 2026-era applications
- Develop novel algorithms combining quantum computing with deep learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize AI-quantum hybrid systems
- Author groundbreaking publications in top-tier AI/quantum journals
- Mentor junior researchers and foster cross-disciplinary innovation
- Translate theoretical models into scalable production systems
- Represent QuantumLeap at global AI/quantum conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 5+ years in AI/ML research with quantum computing exposure
- Expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow and quantum programming frameworks
- Published work at NeurIPS, ICML, or Nature Quantum
- Strong background in computational complexity theory
- Proven ability to secure $1M+ in research grants
- Experience mentoring research teams of 5+ scientists