Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine our digital landscape. As a key architect of tomorrow's computational paradigms, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where innovation thrives. If you're driven to shape the future of quantum supremacy, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and optimization applications
- Oversee next-generation qubit stabilization and error-correction protocols
- Drive cross-disciplinary research initiatives with AI and biotechnology teams
- Secure $5M+ in annual research grants and strategic partnerships
- Mentor a team of 12 quantum physicists and software engineers
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Develop commercialization pathways for quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing publications
- Experience securing federal grants and DARPA partnerships
- Proven leadership managing R&D teams of 10+ professionals
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning and NISQ-era systems