Job Description
Nexus Quantum Labs pioneers the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, seeking visionary researchers to shape 2026's technological frontier. Join our elite team at our Austin headquarters where you'll develop breakthrough quantum AI systems that solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and computational biology.
We offer unparalleled resources: access to 128-qubit quantum processors, a $50M R&D budget, and collaboration with Nobel laureates. Our benefits include equity grants, flexible hybrid work, and professional development stipends for quantum certifications. Help us build the future of human-machine intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-classical AI algorithms for real-world optimization challenges
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing error-corrected quantum neural networks
- Secure and manage quantum cloud computing resources for large-scale simulations
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE Quantum)
- Develop patentable quantum machine learning frameworks with commercial applications
- Mentor junior researchers and establish best practices for quantum AI integration
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards and policy
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, or Computational Physics (post-doc preferred)
- Proven expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and ML frameworks
- Publication record in quantum information science or AI research
- Experience with quantum hardware integration (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong mathematical foundations in linear algebra, probability, and complexity theory
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing skills
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into implementable quantum solutions
- Security clearance eligibility (for government collaborative projects)