Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as an AI Research Scientist. We're pioneering next-generation neural networks and quantum-AI hybrid systems that will redefine industries. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT and Stanford to develop breakthroughs in autonomous reasoning and adaptive machine learning. You'll access our $500M R&D fund and work in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, with flexible hybrid work options. This role offers equity, unlimited PTO, and a 401(k) with 150% match.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel AI architectures for quantum computing environments
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate breakthrough algorithms
- Author research papers for Nature AI and top-tier conferences
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize AI-quantum interfaces
- Develop ethical AI frameworks for 2026's regulatory landscape
- Mentor PhD candidates and interns in advanced ML techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Quantum Computing with 3+ years industry experience
- Published research in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR with 50+ citations
- Expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record of deploying production-grade AI systems
- Deep understanding of transformer architectures and neural-symbolic AI
- Strong background in computational complexity theory