Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum AI Research Lead to architect the next generation of hybrid quantum-neural systems. You'll pioneer breakthroughs in computational intelligence while mentoring a world-class team in our Austin Innovation Hub. This role offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical paradigms into real-world applications across healthcare, logistics, and climate modeling. Our culture champions bold experimentation with competitive equity packages and cutting-edge lab facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D for quantum-enhanced machine learning algorithms
- Design scalable quantum-neural hybrid architectures
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum computing principles
- Collaborate with MIT/Caltech on quantum supremacy projects
- Translate theoretical models into production-ready solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing or AI with 8+ years research
- Published work in top-tier quantum/AI conferences
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq and TensorFlow/PyTorch
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction
- Experience with 100+ qubit systems
- Strong patent portfolio in computational intelligence
- Fluency in Python/C++ and cloud quantum platforms