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 design next-gen algorithms, prototype quantum neural networks, and publish breakthrough research in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility.
What you'll experience: Collaborate with Nobel laureates, access IBM's quantum processing clusters, and shape the future of computational intelligence. Our compensation package includes equity, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum machine learning algorithms for optimization problems
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical neural network frameworks
- Lead experimental validation on quantum processors (IBM, Rigetti)
- Author high-impact publications in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum complexity theory
- Secure government grants and industry partnerships
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and NeurIPS conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit simulation (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in quantum machine learning
- Expertise in tensor networks and quantum error correction
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Experience with GPU-accelerated computing (CUDA, ROCm)