Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect the next generation of computational paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer breakthrough algorithms and protocols that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your research, including access to 100+ qubit processors and collaborative partnerships with MIT and Stanford. If you're driven to solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum mechanics, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization and simulation applications targeting 2026 commercial viability
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum computing protocols to overcome current decoherence limitations
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-generation qubit architectures
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals and secure major grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor a cross-disciplinary team of physicists, computer scientists, and engineers
- Establish industry partnerships to translate theoretical advances into real-world solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years of research experience
- Published peer-reviewed work in top-tier quantum computing journals/conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction, quantum machine learning, or quantum cryptography
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and HPC environments
- Proven track record of securing $1M+ in research funding
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex quantum concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders