Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-gen algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay Bridge.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's technological future while working with cutting-edge hardware from IBM, Google, and D-Wave. Our team operates with agile methodologies and flat hierarchies where your ideas directly impact product roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum systems at scale
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Drive commercialization of quantum applications in finance and healthcare
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience securing federal research grants
- Expertise in machine learning integration with quantum systems