Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026 technological innovation! We're seeking a visionary AI Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum-enhanced machine learning and autonomous systems. Shape tomorrow's digital landscape while working with industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco R&D facility. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unparalleled opportunities to publish at NeurIPS/ICML.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for next-gen AI models
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing autonomous decision frameworks
- Publish cutting-edge research in top-tier AI/ML conferences
- Collaborate with hardware teams on quantum-optimized computing architectures
- Translate theoretical innovations into scalable production systems
- Mentor junior researchers in advanced ML methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 5+ years in applied ML research with peer-reviewed publications
- Expertise in quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq) or tensor networks
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with PyTorch/TensorFlow mastery
- Strong background in reinforcement learning or federated learning
- Experience deploying ML models at scale (AWS/GCP preferred)