Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in generative AI and quantum computing. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks visionary AI Research Scientists to architect solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt traditional paradigms in a hyper-growth environment fueled by $2B+ in venture capital. Your work will directly impact autonomous systems, climate modeling, and human-computer interaction paradigms.
We offer equity grants, unlimited R&D budgets, and dedicated quantum lab access. This role includes flexible hybrid work, sabbatical programs, and relocation assistance for global talent. Shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel neural architectures for next-generation generative models
- Lead quantum-enhanced machine learning experiments at 4K+ qubit scale
- Author peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science journals
- Design ethical AI frameworks for autonomous decision systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design neuromorphic computing chips
- Present breakthrough findings at Davos and TED conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates in our 2026 Fellowship Program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent publications)
- 5+ years experience in transformer architectures or quantum ML
- Published research in top-tier AI/quantum venues (NeurIPS, QIP)
- Proficiency in PyTorch/TensorFlow and quantum programming frameworks
- Strong background in computational complexity theory
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants (NSF/NIH/DARPA)
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems impacting >1M users