Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Horizon Labs, pioneering the 2026 quantum-AI revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum AI Architect to redefine technological boundaries by designing hybrid quantum-classical systems that will power the next decade of innovation. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's digital future while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco R&D hub.
Join our elite team of Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners to develop breakthrough algorithms for quantum machine learning, cryptography, and computational modeling. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype and deploy systems capable of solving previously intractable problems in drug discovery, climate modeling, and autonomous systems.
Responsibilities
- Architect quantum-AI frameworks integrating superconducting qubits with neural networks
- Design fault-tolerant quantum circuits for machine learning acceleration
- Lead development of hybrid quantum-classical cloud computing infrastructure
- Pioneer error correction protocols for quantum neural networks
- Collaborate with quantum hardware teams to optimize algorithm-hardware interfaces
- Develop ethical frameworks for quantum AI deployment
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or related field (or equivalent breakthrough research)
- 5+ years developing quantum algorithms or large-scale ML systems
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and Qiskit/Cirq frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum applications
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation tools
- Experience with quantum hardware providers (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex R&D projects