Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum AI Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of computational paradigms in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors while working on projects that will redefine human-machine interaction.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our $50M R&D fund. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold innovation – if you're ready to solve problems that don't yet have solutions, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for AI optimization
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects on quantum neural networks
- Develop novel quantum machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and industry conferences
- Secure research grants and intellectual property
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum machine learning
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Rigetti, D-Wave)
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Proven track record of securing research funding