Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI hybrid systems that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, drug discovery, and autonomous systems. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including a 512-qubit quantum processor and NVIDIA H100 clusters. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries while shaping humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical neural networks with 99.9% fidelity
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum accelerators into production AI pipelines
- Author peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science journals on quantum-AI convergence
- Secure $10M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum error correction techniques
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for enterprise deployment
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum/AI conferences (QIP, NeurIPS)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow Quantum frameworks
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Track record of scaling ML models to 100M+ parameter systems
- Strong background in cryptography and information theory
- Experience securing federal research grants and patents