Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations, a pioneer in quantum computing and AI, as we shape the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary AI/ML Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking solutions that will redefine industry standards. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where your work will directly impact global innovation.
Why Nexus?
- Access to quantum computing infrastructure
- Unlimited research budget and patent support
- Equity in a pre-IPO unicorn
- Flexible hybrid work with quarterly offsites
Responsibilities
- Design next-gen neural architectures for quantum-enhanced ML
- Lead cross-continental research teams on federated learning projects
- Develop ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry grants
- Mentor PhD candidates through our Nexus Fellowship Program
- Prototype AI solutions for climate modeling and drug discovery
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/ML, Quantum Computing, or equivalent (postdoc preferred)
- 5+ years experience with transformer models and quantum algorithms
- Published top-tier conference papers (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
- Expertise in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and Cirq
- Strong background in differential privacy and federated learning
- Experience securing NSF/EU Horizon grants
- Fluency in low-level quantum programming languages