Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we architect the computational landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Research Lead to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum error correction and scalable qubit architectures. Your work will directly shape humanity's next technological paradigm, pushing the boundaries of what's computationally possible.
Why Nexus Labs? We're a moonshot-focused research consortium backed by $500M in venture capital, operating from our state-of-the-art quantum lab in San Francisco. Our team comprises Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and industry disruptors united by one mission: to solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Architect next-generation quantum computing systems targeting 2026 deployment milestones
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in quantum error correction algorithm development
- Secure $10M+ in quantum research grants and partnerships
- Develop patentable qubit stabilization techniques for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years industry experience
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing journals (minimum 15 citations)
- Expertise in superconducting qubit systems and cryogenic engineering
- Proven grant-writing success with $5M+ secured research funding
- Deep knowledge of quantum machine learning frameworks
- Experience leading teams of 10+ quantum researchers
- Security clearance eligibility (US citizenship required)