Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-gen computational frameworks that will redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and complex system modeling while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco provides an ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead quantum algorithm development for real-world applications
- Design scalable quantum computing infrastructure with 100+ qubit capabilities
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to implement quantum solutions
- Pioneer error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor a cross-disciplinary team of physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and cryptography
- Proven track record of securing federal research funding
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals
- Experience leading technical teams of 10+ researchers
- Knowledge of quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, ion trap)