Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's AI revolution! We're seeking visionary AI Research Scientists to architect next-generation quantum neural networks and autonomous systems. Our Austin hub combines cutting-edge R&D with startup agility, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's technological future. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in an environment where breakthrough ideas become reality.
What we offer:
Competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, unlimited learning stipends, and access to our $50M quantum computing cluster. Our Austin campus features biometric wellness labs, VR innovation centers, and dedicated research pods.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum neural network architectures for 2026-era autonomous systems
- Lead cross-disciplinary research in quantum machine learning and synthetic consciousness
- Develop ethical AI frameworks for human-AI symbiosis applications
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science and top-tier AI conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum algorithm development
- Collaborate with hardware teams on quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Secure $5M+ in federal/state research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing/AI with 5+ years industry research experience
- Published work in Nature/Science or NeurIPS/ICML top-tier conferences
- Expertise in quantum algorithms and tensor network simulations
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Strong background in ethics of artificial general intelligence
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DARPA)
- Portfolio of deployed quantum AI systems