Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Systems at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. We're seeking a visionary Quantum AI Research Lead to architect breakthrough systems that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026. This role demands a strategic thinker who can navigate the intersection of quantum mechanics, machine learning, and next-gen neural networks to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
As part of our elite Innovation Lab, you'll lead a cross-disciplinary team developing quantum-entangled AI models, real-time quantum neural networks, and fault-tolerant computing architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government agencies to shape the quantum-AI landscape that will power industries from healthcare to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum-AI hybrid systems capable of solving NP-hard problems by 2026
- Lead research in quantum machine learning algorithms for unsupervised learning and pattern recognition
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures leveraging topological qubits
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum hardware manufacturers and AI research institutes
- Secure $10M+ in research grants from NSF, DARPA, and private sector partners
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature and Science journals
- Mentor a team of 15+ quantum physicists and AI researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or Computational Physics with 8+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier quantum/AI journals (h-index >30)
- Expertise in quantum error correction, quantum neural networks, and tensor networks
- Experience leading R&D teams with budgets exceeding $5M annually
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy milestones and 2026 technology roadmaps
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq) and AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Strong connections to quantum hardware providers (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)