Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. This senior role demands visionary leadership in transforming theoretical quantum advantage into practical industrial applications. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from cryptography to pharmaceuticals while pioneering fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including access to 500+ qubit processors and cryogenic engineering labs. This position includes equity participation in our quantum startup ecosystem and exclusive R&D partnerships with MIT and Caltech.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum architectures for enterprise-scale applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum algorithm optimization
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Establish quantum security protocols for 2026 infrastructure
- Drive quantum advantage roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Secure $10M+ in quantum computing grants and partnerships
- Pioneer quantum machine learning integration methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or quantum error correction
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or proprietary quantum SDKs
- Experience with quantum annealing and gate-based models
- Track record of scaling quantum systems beyond 100 qubits
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy thresholds
- Security clearance for classified quantum projects (preferred)