Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI hybrid systems that will redefine computing by 2026. As a 2026 Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms at our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from healthcare to finance through our patented quantum-neural interfaces. This isn't just research—it's reality engineering.
Why Nexus? Our patent portfolio spans 500+ quantum innovations, with 40% commercialized by 2024. Enjoy unlimited lab access, flexible R&D budgets, and equity in our 2026 IPO-ready ventures.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum-AI hybrid algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum neural networks achieving 1000-qubit stability
- Develop encryption protocols resistant to 2026-era quantum decryption threats
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals with 2026 impact metrics
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry grants for quantum-AI initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or Physics with 3+ years industry R&D
- Published research in quantum machine learning or fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record of scaling quantum algorithms beyond 50-qubit systems
- Strong background in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Experience securing federal SBIR grants for quantum technologies
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum hardware integration skills