Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms that transcend classical computing limits in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
We offer unparalleled resources for experimentation, including access to 1000-qubit quantum processors and a world-class team of Nobel laureates. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, with publication opportunities in Nature and Science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-classical AI models for optimization problems
- Develop error-corrected quantum neural networks for pattern recognition tasks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum accelerators for ML workloads
- Lead open-source initiatives in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into patentable quantum AI applications
- Mentor junior researchers and publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and Python ML frameworks
- Published work in quantum machine learning or quantum information theory
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience with high-performance computing environments and GPU acceleration
- Strong track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations