Job Description
Join our pioneering 2026 Vision Lab at QuantumLeap Systems, where we're architecting the next generation of autonomous AI systems. As a Senior AI Researcher, you'll lead breakthrough projects in neural architecture optimization and quantum-inspired machine learning, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in artificial cognition. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for researchers transforming tomorrow's science into today's reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel neural network architectures for 2026-era autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-enhanced machine learning algorithms
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier AI conferences and journals
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize AI models for next-gen quantum processors
- Mentor junior researchers and establish best practices for AI safety protocols
- Secure $2M+ in annual research funding through strategic proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR venues
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum computing
- Proven track record of deploying production-scale ML systems (>1M users)
- Strong background in AI ethics and responsible development frameworks
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DARPA preferred)