Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum 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 algorithms and drive breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's technological future in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms targeting 2026 computational challenges
- Lead cross-disciplinary research teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum systems for enterprise applications
- Collaborate with MIT, Stanford, and IBM on quantum supremacy projects
- Secure $5M+ annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Translate theoretical quantum models into scalable production systems
- Pioneer error-correction techniques for 1000+ qubit processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (10+ years post-doc)
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms or hardware
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Proven track record of leading quantum projects with $10M+ budgets
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and control electronics
- Patent portfolio in quantum computing or related fields