Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next generation of AI systems for 2026. We seek an exceptional AI Research Scientist to develop breakthrough models that will redefine human-machine interaction. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of autonomous systems, ethical AI, and quantum-entangled computing. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay Bridge.
What We Offer:
- Equity in pre-IPO unicorn
- Unlimited research budget with cutting-edge GPU clusters
- Patent ownership program
- Flexible hybrid work with quarterly offsite retreats
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel neural architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams on hybrid AI models
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor PhD fellows and junior researchers
- Develop proprietary algorithms for real-time inference optimization
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years research experience
- Published record in top-tier AI conferences (minimum 5 NeurIPS/ICML papers)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and reinforcement learning
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow with 10B+ parameter model deployment
- Demonstrated success securing DARPA/NSF grants
- Strong background in AI ethics and bias mitigation
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Exceptional problem-solving skills in ambiguous domains