Job Description
Shape the technological frontier by leading groundbreaking quantum computing research at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering the next generation of computational systems that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team of visionaries working at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates, publish in top-tier journals, and develop quantum algorithms that solve previously impossible problems. Our state-of-the-art facilities in San Francisco's tech hub provide the perfect environment for innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Design and execute fault-tolerant quantum computing experiments
- Mentor cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Secure $5M+ in research grants and industry partnerships
- Author breakthrough publications in Nature/Science journals
- Drive commercialization of quantum solutions for Fortune 500 clients
- Shape the 2026 quantum computing roadmap
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware
- Published 3+ papers in QIP or similar venues