Job Description
Join our pioneering 2026 Vision Lab at QuantumLeap Technologies, where we're architecting the future of artificial intelligence. As an AI Research Scientist, you'll develop groundbreaking solutions that will define the next decade of technological innovation. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin campus, equipped with quantum computing resources and neural network accelerators. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in top-tier journals and shape the AI landscape for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead cutting-edge research in generative AI, quantum machine learning, and neural-symbolic integration
- Design and implement novel algorithms for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Mentor a team of PhD researchers and collaborate with product engineering teams
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for 2026-focused initiatives
- Develop ethical AI frameworks aligned with future regulatory landscapes
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field with 3+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of publications in top-tier AI conferences (h-index ≥ 15)
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and distributed AI systems
- Strong programming skills in Python, PyTorch, and CUDA optimization
- Experience with quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary research teams
- Published work on AI safety or explainable AI highly valued