Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI fusion systems to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As our Quantum AI Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen computational frameworks that blend quantum supremacy with adaptive machine learning. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world solutions across healthcare, climate modeling, and cryptography.
At NexusLabs, we cultivate an environment where audacious innovation thrives. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs in our state-of-the-art labs, pushing boundaries that today seem impossible. Our commitment to ethical AI development ensures your work aligns with humanity's best interests while delivering exponential returns.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum neural network architectures for 2026-era problem domains
- Lead cross-functional teams of quantum physicists and ML engineers to prototype revolutionary algorithms
- Develop error-correction protocols enabling fault-tolerant quantum computation at scale
- Translate theoretical quantum computing concepts into deployable industrial applications
- Secure $10M+ in research grants through compelling proposals demonstrating commercial viability
- Mentor PhD researchers while publishing breakthrough findings in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with ethics council to establish quantum-AI governance frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Machine Learning from top-tier institution
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming (Q#, Cirq) and tensor networks
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum error correction
- Expertise in NISQ-era hardware limitations and mitigation strategies
- Proven track record leading $5M+ research initiatives with measurable outputs
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy thresholds and post-quantum cryptography
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex quantum concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders