Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek an AI Futurist Research Lead to architect the next wave of intelligent systems that will reshape industries. Lead groundbreaking projects in generative AI, quantum computing interfaces, and predictive analytics while mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of visionaries. Shape the future of human-machine collaboration and drive commercialization of breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute research roadmaps for AI systems targeting 2026 deployment horizons
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-AI hybrid architectures
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through NIH/NSF grants and industry partnerships
- Publish 3+ high-impact papers/year in Nature/Science journals
- Commercialize research through 2+ patents annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Quantum Physics with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record scaling ML systems to 10M+ user deployments
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum computing APIs
- Published research in top-tier AI/quantum journals (h-index >25)
- Experience securing federal research grants ($2M+ awarded)
- Proficiency in PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Qiskit frameworks
- Strong background in federated learning and differential privacy