Job Description
Join Nexa Future Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum-AI revolution! We're pioneering next-generation computational intelligence that will redefine industries. As our Quantum AI Research Lead, you'll architect hybrid quantum-neural systems to solve humanity's grandest challenges. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab with world-class physicists, AI ethicists, and computational biologists. Your innovations will directly impact climate modeling, personalized medicine, and autonomous systems. We offer equity, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible research timelines for breakthrough discoveries. Help us build the computational framework for tomorrow's solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement hybrid quantum-AI algorithms for complex system optimization
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant encryption protocols
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum machine learning frameworks
- Author peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $10M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum computational theory
- Translate theoretical models into deployable enterprise solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computational Science
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design and error correction
- Published research in top-tier quantum/AI journals (h-index >20)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum annealing systems
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Strong Python/C++ with quantum simulation libraries
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM, Amazon Braket)