Job Description
Join NexGen Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-AI convergence to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum AI Research Scientist, you'll architect next-generation algorithms that bridge quantum computing and artificial intelligence, working in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco.
We offer competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your breakthrough ideas become reality. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from healthcare to climate modeling. If you're ready to shape the future, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum machine learning algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop quantum-AI hybrid computing frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into scalable quantum computing prototypes
- Collaborate with industry partners to commercialize quantum-AI solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent venues
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and TensorFlow Quantum
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Experience mentoring research scientists
- Passion for ethical AI and quantum democratization