Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll design next-gen algorithms that push the boundaries of computational possibility while working in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in materials science, climate modeling, and drug discovery.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Our team includes Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners who mentor through collaborative innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum machine learning architectures for NISQ-era hardware
- Design hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum AI applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent novel methodologies
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Present breakthrough findings at premier international conferences
- Secure government and private sector research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and information theory
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations