Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Future Labs as we pioneer AI and quantum solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader to drive our next-generation research initiatives in quantum machine learning and autonomous systems. Join our interdisciplinary team of Nobel laureates, AI architects, and quantum physicists to develop breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries.
This role offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge quantum hardware, NVIDIA H100 clusters, and a $50M innovation fund. You'll collaborate with partners like NASA, IBM Quantum, and Stanford's AI Lab while mentoring the next generation of quantum engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum machine learning research initiatives targeting 2026 commercial applications
- Architect hybrid AI-quantum computing frameworks for autonomous systems
- Secure $10M+ in federal grants and corporate partnerships for 2026 projects
- Mentor a cross-functional team of 15+ quantum/AI specialists
- Develop ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Drive adoption of quantum algorithms in Fortune 500 enterprises
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or Computational Physics
- 5+ years leading quantum/AI R&D teams with commercial impact
- Published research in quantum machine learning or NISQ algorithms
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow Quantum frameworks
- Proven track record of securing $5M+ in research funding
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems and error correction
- Deep understanding of quantum advantage benchmarks
- Strong patents portfolio in quantum/AI innovations