Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Quantum Labs! We're seeking a pioneering Quantum AI Research Scientist to join our elite 2026 innovation hub. As quantum computing approaches commercial viability, you'll develop hybrid quantum-AI systems that solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Work with world-class engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where your breakthroughs will directly impact humanity's technological frontier.
This role offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding access to quantum hardware prototypes and a $50M research budgetâto explore uncharted computational territories. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in top-tier journals while mentoring the next generation of quantum pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-AI algorithms for exponential computational speedups
- Lead experimental research on quantum machine learning architectures using real quantum processors
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum neural networks
- Partner with hardware teams to optimize quantum-AI integration protocols
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature/Science journals
- Secure $10M+ in quantum computing grants and patents
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years R&D experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and AI frameworks
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum algorithms
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with quantum hardware interfaces (IBM Quantum, Rigetti)
- Proven track record of securing research funding or patents