Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering the next wave of quantum breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect scalable quantum algorithms and drive cross-disciplinary innovation in AI, cryptography, and materials science. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for enterprise applications
- Lead quantum machine learning projects with 100+ qubit systems
- Partner with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor performance
- Develop quantum-resistant cybersecurity protocols for 2026 infrastructure
- Mentor a team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Publish breakthrough papers in Nature Quantum
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Publication record in top-tier quantum journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and error correction
- Strong background in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Proven ability to secure government research funding
- Fluency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages