Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering the fusion of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms that redefine computational boundaries in cryptography, climate modeling, and drug discovery. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco's Tech District offers unparalleled resources, including quantum annealers and neural network accelerators.
What We Offer:
- Equity in a pre-IPO quantum unicorn
- Access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems
- Collaborative workshops with MIT and Caltech
- $20K annual professional development stipend
Responsibilities
- Design quantum machine learning models for NLP and computer vision
- Develop error-correction protocols for qubit stability
- Optimize quantum neural network architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on quantum chip design
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum algorithms
- Secure $2M+ in NSF/NASA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or AI (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow Quantum
- Published work in quantum machine learning
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with quantum annealing optimization
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Clearance for DOE quantum research programs