Job Description
Join Quantum Leap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs for the 2026 digital frontier. We seek an AI Research Scientist to architect next-generation neural networks that will redefine human-computer interaction. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of artificial intelligence while collaborating with Nobel Prize-winning researchers in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub.
Your Impact: Develop patent-pending algorithms for autonomous systems, contribute to quantum-AI hybrid models, and publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including equity grants, unlimited PTO, and dedicated R&D budget for personal projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced neural architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI-driven solutions for healthcare and climate tech
- Author peer-reviewed publications and secure federal research grants
- Optimize computational efficiency for edge deployment in next-gen IoT ecosystems
- Mentor PhD candidates in our sponsored research program
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design AI-accelerated chips
- Contribute to ethical AI frameworks for 2026 regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience in production-level AI system development
- Expertise in transformer architectures and federated learning
- Published research in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR with >500 citations
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow and quantum computing frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to secure NSF/DARPA funding
- Strong background in explainable AI and bias mitigation techniques