Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect the next generation of quantum algorithms while mentoring a world-class team in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the opportunity to shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography optimization
- Design scalable quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit stability solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals
- Manage multi-disciplinary research teams across 3 continents
- Secure $5M+ in government/private research grants
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026 applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science
- 5+ years quantum computing research experience
- Published work in Nature/Science journals
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Proven grant-writing success ($2M+ secured)
- Experience leading international research teams
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence challenges
- Patents in quantum information processing