Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum AI Research Lead to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing and artificial intelligence integration. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team in developing next-gen solutions for autonomous systems, personalized medicine, and climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of human-machine collaboration in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum machine learning research initiatives targeting 2026 commercial applications
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-classical AI architectures for complex problem-solving
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers on cutting-edge projects
- Develop ethical frameworks for advanced AI deployment in regulated industries
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum algorithm development
- Publish findings in Nature and Science journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and qubit stabilization techniques
- Published research in top-tier quantum/AI conferences (QIP, NeurIPS)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit) and classical ML frameworks
- Experience securing government research funding
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary technical teams
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy benchmarks and NISQ-era limitations