Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum AI Architect to pioneer the next generation of hybrid quantum-classical computing systems. Shape the future of artificial intelligence by designing scalable quantum algorithms that solve previously unsolvable challenges in drug discovery, climate modeling, and financial optimization.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources including a 128-qubit quantum processor, NVIDIA H100 GPU clusters, and a $50M research budget. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT-trained engineers in an environment where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical AI systems for enterprise-scale applications
- Develop novel quantum algorithms leveraging Qiskit and Cirq frameworks
- Lead cross-functional teams of quantum physicists and machine learning engineers
- Optimize quantum circuits for error correction and scalability
- Secure $1M+ research grants through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Publish findings in Nature Quantum Information and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD interns from UT Austin's Quantum Science program
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with quantum algorithm design
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and quantum circuit optimization
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in tensor networks and quantum machine learning
- Security clearance eligibility for government projects
- Experience with quantum error correction protocols
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics