Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthrough AI systems for 2026. We seek a visionary AI Research Lead to architect next-generation neural networks and quantum-inspired algorithms. You'll lead a cross-disciplinary team to solve humanity's grandest challenges while shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This role offers unparalleled resources for experimental research and collaboration with Nobel laureates. If you're driven to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible innovations, apply now to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting-edge AI architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead a team of 8+ researchers in quantum machine learning and generative AI
- Secure $2M+ annual research funding through grant proposals and industry partnerships
- Publish 5+ peer-reviewed papers in top-tier AI/ML conferences annually
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Collaborate with product teams to translate research into commercial solutions
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 8+ years industry experience
- Published record in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR with 50+ citations
- Expertise in transformer architectures, quantum computing, or neuromorphic systems
- Proven success securing federal research grants (NSF/DARPA)
- Strong Python proficiency with PyTorch/TensorFlow mastery
- Experience leading international research teams across 3+ time zones
- Demonstrated ability to commercialize AI research (2+ products launched)