Job Description
Shape the future with Nexus Innovations! We're seeking a pioneering 2026 Quantum AI Research Lead to spearhead groundbreaking advancements at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Join our elite team in Austin's innovation hub and architect the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum AI research frameworks for 2026 technology roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional teams of quantum physicists and ML engineers
- Develop novel algorithms leveraging quantum advantage for real-world applications
- Secure $5M+ in federal innovation grants and industry partnerships
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Computing Symposiums
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Patent breakthrough quantum AI architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or AI with 8+ years R&D
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum error correction
- Proven track record of commercializing quantum tech
- Experience with AWS Braket or Azure Quantum
- Security clearance preferred for federal projects
- Fluency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit design