Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's AI revolution! We're seeking a visionary AI Research Scientist to architect the next generation of autonomous systems and machine learning frameworks. You'll lead groundbreaking research in neural architecture optimization, quantum-ML hybrid models, and ethical AI governance. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin lab with global teams to transform theoretical concepts into scalable solutions that will define the technological landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel deep learning architectures for next-gen autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives in quantum-ML integration
- Develop ethical AI frameworks and bias mitigation protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier AI conferences and journals
- Mentor junior researchers and build collaborative innovation pipelines
- Partner with product teams to translate research into commercial applications
- Secure external funding through competitive grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of applied research experience in AI/ML systems
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and distributed ML
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications at NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR
- Strong programming skills in Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow
- Experience with cloud-based ML deployment (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex research initiatives from concept to production