Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we engineer solutions for the 2026 paradigm shift. We seek a visionary Lead AI Researcher to pioneer transformative artificial intelligence systems that will redefine human-machine interaction. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of autonomous systems, quantum computing interfaces, and ethical AI frameworks. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art research facility overlooking the Bay Area skyline.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for experimental projects. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity and rewards breakthrough innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Architect next-generation AI frameworks for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-entangled machine learning models
- Establish ethical governance protocols for autonomous decision systems
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research grants
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD researchers and patent 3+ novel AI methodologies annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 8+ years of research experience
- Proven track record of publishing top-tier AI research papers
- Expertise in deep learning, neural architecture search, and federated learning
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DARPA preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams of 15+ researchers
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and quantum computing APIs
- Published 20+ peer-reviewed papers in AI/ML domains