Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer quantum-AI convergence. We seek a visionary Research Lead to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers in our state-of-the-art facility, driving breakthroughs in quantum machine learning and autonomous decision frameworks. This role offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-AI hybrid architectures
- Design and execute research protocols for 2026-era autonomous systems
- Secure $5M+ annual research grants from federal and private entities
- Author white papers and patents for next-gen neural networks
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on 5-year technology roadmaps
- Oversee deployment of pilot systems in Fortune 500 environments
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum optimization techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing or Machine Learning with 8+ years experience
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals
- Proven track record securing DARPA/NSF grants over $10M
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow Quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy applications in 2026
- Experience leading teams of 15+ research scientists
- Patents in quantum error correction or neural network optimization
- Proficiency in deploying models on IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems