Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI fusion systems that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms merging quantum mechanics with artificial intelligence, solving previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and autonomous systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in our state-of-the-art quantum lab. This is your chance to shape humanity's technological trajectory.
What We Offer:
- Unlimited compute access to our 1024-qubit quantum processors
- Equity grants in our pre-IPO quantum startup
- Annual research budget of $50,000
- Flexible remote-first work with quarterly in-person innovation sprints
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum machine learning algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-AI hybrid architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Develop quantum neural networks achieving exponential speedups over classical AI
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum-AI methodologies
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum computing fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Machine Learning (or equivalent research impact)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Publication record in top-tier quantum/AI conferences (QIP, NeurIPS, etc.)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of tensor networks and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations