Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's AI revolution! We're pioneering quantum-enhanced machine learning models that will redefine technological boundaries. As an AI Research Scientist, you'll architect next-generation neural networks and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's grandest challenges. Our San Francisco hub offers unmatched resourcesâincluding a 500-qubit quantum simulatorâand a culture where breakthrough ideas become industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum-AI hybrid architectures for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives in federated learning and explainable AI
- Publish breakthrough findings in top-tier journals (NeurIPS, Nature AI)
- Prototype and deploy ML systems achieving sub-quantum error thresholds
- Mentor PhD researchers and shape the lab's 2026 research roadmap
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for frontier AI projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, or Computational Physics
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit optimization (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum machine learning or top-tier AI conferences
- Expertise in tensor networks and quantum error correction protocols
- Proficiency in high-performance computing (HPC) frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical models into production systems
- Strong background in Bayesian deep learning and causal inference