Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As our Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough quantum algorithms and lead a world-class team in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $20M+ in government and private research grants
- Publish 3+ high-impact papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Establish industry partnerships with Fortune 500 quantum adoption initiatives
- Drive ethical framework development for quantum AI integration
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record of securing research funding
- Strong knowledge of quantum error correction methodologies
- Experience mentoring PhD-level researchers
- Active TS/SCI security clearance preferred