Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we launch Project 2026—a groundbreaking initiative to redefine human-AI collaboration. As our AI Research Lead, you'll architect next-generation neural networks that will power the next decade of digital transformation. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of artificial intelligence while working with world-class researchers in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting-edge AI/ML models for autonomous systems and predictive analytics
- Lead a cross-functional team of 8+ researchers in developing ethical AI frameworks
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to deploy AI solutions in healthcare and logistics
- Drive innovation in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Present findings at global AI conferences and publish in top-tier journals
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates and establish internship programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of publishing in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR conferences
- Expertise in transformer architectures and reinforcement learning
- Strong Python/C++ programming with TensorFlow/PyTorch proficiency
- Experience leading research teams and managing budgets
- Deep understanding of AI ethics and responsible AI frameworks
- Patents or peer-reviewed publications in AI/ML domain