Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as our 2026 Quantum Computing Research Lead. We're pioneering the next generation of quantum systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's digital future while working with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor a cross-disciplinary team of physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals like Nature Physics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and compiler design
- Track record of securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Experience leading teams of 10+ researchers
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred