Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Research Lead to spearhead breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware integration. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the next generation of computational power while working alongside Nobel Prize-winning scientists in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Develop quantum error correction methodologies for commercial applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or related field
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proven track record of publishing in Nature/Science journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Published work on quantum supremacy experiments