Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-gen algorithms and drive breakthroughs in computational physics. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and material science while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead a cross-disciplinary team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Develop novel quantum algorithms with real-world commercial applications
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to solve complex optimization challenges
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier scientific journals
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement quantum error correction protocols
- Design scalable quantum circuit architectures for enterprise workloads
- Lead research in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor PhD-level researchers and drive innovation culture
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
- Partner with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proven track record of leading technical teams
- Patents in quantum computing or related fields preferred
- Experience with superconducting or photonic qubits