Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering AI-driven solutions for quantum computing integration, sustainable energy systems, and autonomous infrastructure. As an AI Research Scientist, you'll shape the next decade of innovation in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries with breakthrough algorithms that redefine human potential.
What We Offer:
- Cutting-edge research with $10M annual R&D budget
- Equity in a unicorn-backed startup
- Flexible hybrid work + unlimited PTO
- Annual innovation retreats in Tokyo and Berlin
Responsibilities
- Develop novel AI architectures for quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-era autonomous infrastructure
- Author breakthrough publications in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/EU Horizon grants annually
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Patent 5+ disruptive algorithms annually
- Shape industry standards at IEEE/ISO committees
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/ML/Quantum Computing with 5+ years industry experience
- Published 10+ papers in top-tier AI/quantum venues
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum error correction
- Proven track record of securing $500K+ in research grants
- Proficiency in PyTorch, Qiskit, and Cirq frameworks
- Experience with neuromorphic computing and edge AI deployment
- Demonstrated ability to translate research to commercial impact