Job Description
Join Nexus Futures as we pioneer the next frontier of computational intelligence. As our 2026 Quantum AI Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough systems at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This pivotal role demands a visionary thinker capable of transforming theoretical models into scalable solutions that will redefine technological paradigms.
We offer a cutting-edge laboratory environment, unlimited research budget, and the autonomy to assemble your dream team. If you're driven by the challenge of solving problems that don't yet have solutions, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-classical AI architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists, machine learning engineers, and domain experts
- Develop proprietary quantum algorithms to accelerate AI training and inference processes
- Establish industry benchmarks for quantum AI performance and security protocols
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF, DARPA, and private partnerships
- Author peer-reviewed publications and white papers shaping global quantum AI standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, or Computational Physics
- 5+ years of experience in quantum algorithm development or large-scale ML systems
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq) and GPU-accelerated computing
- Proven track record of leading cross-disciplinary research teams
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing principles