Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the frontier 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 that harness quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and climate modeling.
Our Austin hub offers a state-of-the-art lab with D-Wave and IBM quantum processors, coupled with NVIDIA's latest AI supercomputing infrastructure. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in an environment where theoretical breakthroughs become tangible innovations within months.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-AI algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate quantum research into commercial applications
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years postdoc experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and Qiskit/Cirq frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum/AI journals (h-index >15)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum annealing and variational quantum algorithms
- Security clearance for DoD quantum projects preferred