Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Leads to architect next-gen algorithms and redefine computational boundaries in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
As a cornerstone of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop quantum-resistant cryptography, optimize quantum machine learning models, and accelerate breakthroughs in drug discovery and materials science. This role offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding our 512-qubit 'Aurora' quantum processorâand the opportunity to shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum machine learning frameworks
- Design fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for enterprise applications
- Drive research in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum software on proprietary quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum computing or related fields
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Experience securing government research grants