Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-generation solutions that will redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of computational science while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Design scalable quantum hardware architectures for commercial deployment
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech research partners on breakthrough projects
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams of physicists and software engineers
- Secure $10M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Drive commercialization of quantum solutions for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science from Tier 1 university
- 5+ years experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum error correction protocols
- Proven track record of securing government research funding
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- US citizenship required for government clearance