Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of technological innovation as we redefine the boundaries of artificial intelligence. We're seeking visionary AI Research Scientists to architect and deploy next-generation systems that will shape the digital landscape of 2026. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with bleeding-edge quantum computing frameworks, neuromorphic processors, and decentralized AI networks. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in our state-of-the-art R&D facility overlooking the Bay Bridge.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible remote work options. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity and rapid prototyping—where your breakthrough ideas can transform into billion-dollar innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced neural architectures for autonomous decision-making systems
- Lead research projects in quantum machine learning and post-classical computing paradigms
- Develop novel approaches to ethical AI alignment and bias mitigation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design AI-optimized computing substrates
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Mentor cross-functional teams in implementing cutting-edge AI solutions
- Secure patents for proprietary AI methodologies and computational frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and generative models
- Published research at premier AI conferences with >1000 citations
- Proficiency with distributed ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
- Strong background in computational complexity theory or quantum information science
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary research teams
- Experience with cloud-based AI infrastructure (AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI)
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems handling >10M user interactions