Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Lab at the forefront of 2026's quantum-AI revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine industries. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect hybrid quantum-classical systems solving previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and autonomous optimization.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum annealers and exascale AI clusters. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in an environment where theoretical breakthroughs become real-world solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning acceleration
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Create hybrid quantum-classical frameworks for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-era computational systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum machine learning or topological computing
- Expertise in tensor networks and quantum circuit optimization
- Proficiency in high-performance computing (HPC) environments
- Clearance for DOE/NIST quantum security protocols
- Experience with neuromorphic computing architectures