Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Labs, a cutting-edge research hub pioneering the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. We're seeking visionary Quantum AI Research Scientists to develop breakthrough algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries by 2026. Join our elite team in San Francisco, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
This role offers unparalleled resources, including access to quantum hardware prototypes and a $50M research budget. You'll publish groundbreaking papers, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to patents that will shape the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum machine learning algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead interdisciplinary teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures
- Publish high-impact research in top-tier journals and conferences (Nature, Science, NeurIPS)
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into practical quantum AI applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processors
- Secure $2M+ in research grants and patents annually
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum information theory
- Expertise in Python, Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proven track record of securing competitive research grants
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallel processing
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and information theory