Job Description
Join our pioneering 2026 Initiative to redefine the future of artificial intelligence. As a Lead AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in quantum machine learning and autonomous systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries while enjoying Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement next-gen AI frameworks for quantum computing applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of 15+ engineers and researchers
- Secure $5M+ in federal research grants annually
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals
- Develop patentable algorithms for real-time neural optimization
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in quantum algorithms and tensor networks
- Proven track record of scaling ML systems to 100M+ users
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing frameworks
- Strong background in ethical AI development and deployment