Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's AI revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in autonomous systems and quantum-enhanced machine learning. As a Senior AI Research Scientist, you'll shape the next generation of intelligent solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco fosters collaboration between Nobel laureates and disruptive innovators. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in a company valued at $2B+.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives for 2026-era AI systems including neural-symbolic integration
- Design and implement novel architectures for federated learning across quantum-classical hybrids
- Publish top-tier research at NeurIPS/ICML and secure $1M+ in government grants
- Mentor PhD-level researchers while maintaining 90%+ publication success rate
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into production-grade prototypes with 99.9% uptime SLAs
- Collaborate with ethics teams to ensure alignment with 2026 AI safety frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record of publishing at NeurIPS/ICML (h-index ≥15)
- Expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow with 100+ GPU hours/month usage
- Deep understanding of quantum computing principles and NISQ-era constraints
- Experience securing NSF/DARPA grants with $500K+ in awarded funds
- Strong background in causal inference and adversarial robustness
- Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams of 10+ researchers