Job Description
Join the forefront of technological evolution at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're engineering the future of computing. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead for the 2026 horizon, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in quantum algorithms and error correction. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity participation in our moonshot projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for commercial applications targeting 2026 deployment
- Design and implement error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Manage cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through NIH and DARPA proposals
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and Nature Physics symposiums
- Patent novel quantum architectures with 15+ IP filings by 2026
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science) on quantum supremacy
- Expertise in superconducting qubits and ion-trap technologies
- Track record of leading teams with $10M+ research budgets
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Security clearance preferred for government-funded projects