Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary AI Research Scientists to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum-computing-optimized neural networks and ethical AI frameworks. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's digital future while collaborating with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley campus.
Compensation includes equity grants, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive wellness benefits. Our culture emphasizes autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and boundary-pushing innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement next-gen AI models leveraging quantum computing principles
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI governance frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier AI/ML journals
- Architect scalable solutions for autonomous systems in 2026 use cases
- Mentor junior researchers and foster collaborative innovation
- Secure $1M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Partner with policy think tanks on AI safety standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent with 5+ years research experience
- Published work in NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR with 50+ citations
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and transformer architectures
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Strong background in AI ethics and alignment research
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow and quantum computing frameworks
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers