Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking visionary AI Research Scientists to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco innovation hub. Your work will directly shape the next generation of autonomous systems, quantum-ML hybrids, and ethical AI frameworks.
Why QuantumLeap?
• Unprecedented R&D budget ($500M+ committed)
• Patent-first culture with 300+ AI patents
• Equity grants + discretionary innovation bonuses
• Flexible hybrid work with global research retreats
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end research cycles in quantum-enhanced machine learning
- Architect novel neural network architectures for 2026-era applications
- Publish top-tier conference papers (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into production-ready prototypes
- Mentor cross-functional teams in AI ethics and responsible deployment
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry grants for frontier research
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI/ML or equivalent research experience
- 5+ years in applied AI research with 15+ peer-reviewed publications
- Expertise in transformer architectures, federated learning, and quantum computing
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow and distributed ML frameworks
- Demonstrated success in commercializing AI research (patents/products)
- Strong track record in securing competitive research grants
- Fluency in ethical AI frameworks (NIST, EU AI Act)