Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI fusion systems that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms at the intersection of quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence, solving previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum processors and a cross-disciplinary team of Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. We offer equity, unlimited R&D budgets, and the autonomy to publish groundbreaking research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for real-world applications
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical neural networks with 99.99% fidelity
- Lead experimental validation on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into production systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in quantum computing grants annually
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Machine Learning (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum supremacy
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and HPC environments
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Rigetti, IonQ)