Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for the 2026 era. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and lead a multidisciplinary team to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and cutting-edge resources to accelerate your impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and AI specialists
- Collaborate with academic partners on quantum error correction protocols
- Translate theoretical models into scalable hardware implementations
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for 2026 roadmap projects
- Present findings at premier conferences and publish in Nature/Science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum research journals
- Experience managing research budgets exceeding $1M
- Strong background in machine learning integration with quantum systems