Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist AI Researcher to architect solutions that will shape human experience in 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer breakthroughs in predictive AI, ethical machine learning, and human-computer symbiosis. Our Austin-based incubator offers unparalleled resources and a collaborative environment where your ideas become industry-defining innovations.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets. Shape tomorrow with us today.
Responsibilities
- Lead research initiatives in generative AI and predictive analytics for 2026 use cases
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to prototype next-gen neural architectures
- Present findings at global innovation summits and publish in top-tier journals
- Mentor cross-functional teams in human-centered AI design principles
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published work in NeurIPS/ICML/AAAI conferences on future-focused AI
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and causal inference
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants (NSF/DARPA preferred)
- Deep understanding of AI ethics and regulatory landscape through 2030
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ commercialized AI products impacting 1M+ users