Job Description
Shape the future as QuantumLeap Labs' 2026 AI Research Lead, pioneering breakthroughs in generative AI and quantum computing. Join our elite team to develop next-generation autonomous systems that will redefine industries by 2026. This senior role combines visionary strategy with hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.
We seek a trailblazer to architect our 2026 technology roadmap, bridging theoretical innovation with scalable implementation. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges through AI.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen AI models for autonomous systems
- Architect 2026 technology roadmap integrating quantum computing and neuromorphic engineering
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Publish 3+ papers at NeurIPS/ICML conferences annually
- Mentor PhD researchers and patent 2+ core algorithms yearly
- Partner with product teams to commercialize breakthrough technologies
- Ethical oversight of AI systems ensuring alignment with 2026 regulatory frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 8+ years industry R&D experience
- Published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum machine learning
- Proven track record leading $10M+ research initiatives
- Strong background in AI ethics and responsible AI frameworks
- Patents in generative AI or autonomous systems
- Experience with MLOps and large-scale distributed computing