Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum-AI hybrid systems that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, materials science, and machine learning. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers cutting-edge lab facilities and collaborative partnerships with MIT and IBM Quantum. This is your chance to shape the future of human-computer interaction.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for hybrid classical-quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum AI protocols using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Develop novel neural network architectures leveraging quantum entanglement principles
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent applications for breakthrough innovations
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (QAOA, VQE, QML) and circuit optimization
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
- Strong publication record in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, D-Wave)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal or corporate research grants