Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics' prestigious 2026 Vision Lab, where we're pioneering the next frontier of artificial intelligence. As an AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough systems that redefine human-machine collaboration in a post-quantum computing era. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art facilities and a culture of radical innovation, where your work directly impacts industries from healthcare to autonomous systems. We provide unparalleled resources, including access to quantum computing clusters and ethical AI frameworks, empowering you to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel neural architectures for quantum-enhanced machine learning models
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI frameworks for 2026 deployment
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals/conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, Nature AI)
- Collaborate with quantum computing specialists to hybridize classical and quantum AI systems
- Translate theoretical innovations into scalable production-grade solutions
- Mentor junior researchers while driving lab's 2026 AI roadmap execution
- Secure federal and private research grants for next-generation AI initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 3+ years industry experience
- Proven expertise in quantum machine learning and post-quantum cryptography
- Published research in top-tier AI/quantum computing conferences (h-index >15)
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of ethical AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Experience leading multimodal AI systems (vision, language, sensor fusion)
- Strong background in computational complexity theory and quantum algorithms