Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen quantum algorithms and lead a team of world-class researchers to solve previously impossible computational challenges. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of technology while working with cutting-edge hardware in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. You'll collaborate with industry giants and academic institutions to accelerate quantum adoption across finance, healthcare, and logistics sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industry applications
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Establish research partnerships with IBM, Google Quantum, and academic institutions
- Translate theoretical quantum models into scalable commercial solutions
- Present breakthrough findings at international quantum computing conferences
- Secure $10M+ in research grants through NSF and DoD programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, Science)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proven track record of leading high-impact technical teams
- Experience securing government or corporate research funding