Job Description
Join Nexus AI Labs at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation! We're seeking a visionary Senior AI Research Scientist to develop transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll lead cutting-edge projects in generative AI, quantum computing integration, and autonomous systems while mentoring a world-class team. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art labs, collaborative workspaces, and unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology.
As part of our elite research division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D funding for your breakthrough ideas. Help us build the AI-powered future of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel AI architectures for next-generation autonomous systems
- Lead quantum-AI hybrid algorithm development for 2026-era computational challenges
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure $2M+ annual research grants from government and industry partners
- Develop ethical AI frameworks for responsible deployment in critical infrastructure
- Collaborate with product teams to commercialize research breakthroughs
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of publishing top-tier AI research (20+ citations per paper)
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum computing
- Proficiency in PyTorch, TensorFlow, and cloud-based ML platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience securing government research grants (NSF, DARPA, etc.)
- Strong background in AI ethics and responsible AI development practices
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing research teams of 10+