Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next wave of quantum computing innovations. As a Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough solutions for 2026's most complex challenges, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into reality. If you're driven to shape the computational landscape of tomorrow, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for 2026-scale industrial applications
- Design scalable quantum error correction protocols
- Mentor cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research grants
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for real-time analytics
- Collaborate with DARPA and NASA on space-exploration quantum systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Proven track record of securing high-value research funding
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers
- Security clearance preferred for government projects