Job Description
Join Nexus Futuristics at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI integration for next-gen autonomous systems and climate modeling. As our Quantum AI Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors, with unlimited resources for experimental prototyping.
We offer unparalleled benefits: equity in our IPO-bound unicorn, flexible hybrid work, and a $20k annual innovation stipend. Shape the future while enjoying competitive compensation and industry-leading wellness programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in quantum-AI algorithm development
- Architect scalable neural networks leveraging quantum supremacy
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision systems
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA grant funding for 2026 initiatives
- Publish top-tier papers in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Collaborate with MIT/Stanford on quantum-semantic fusion projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing or AI with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in quantum machine learning (h-index >20)
- Expertise in D-Wave/Rigetti quantum architectures
- Proven grant-writing success ($10M+ secured)
- Strong Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, PennyLane)
- Experience with federated learning on quantum networks
- Security clearance for government partnerships preferred