Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-computing-integrated AI systems that will redefine industries. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-generation algorithms in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? We offer equity grants, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible remote options. Our team includes pioneers from MIT, Google Quantum, and NASA. This role directly contributes to projects with 10+ year societal impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum neural networks
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum-computing applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit-AI integration
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or Computational Physics (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years developing quantum algorithms with 50+ qubit systems
- Published research in top-tier quantum/AI journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow Quantum frameworks
- Experience securing government research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning architectures
- Track record of translating theoretical models to practical implementations
- Strong background in complex mathematical optimization