Job Description
Shape the future of technology as Quantum Computing Research Lead at Nexus Quantum Systems. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, materials science, and AI. Join our multidisciplinary team at the forefront of 2026's most transformative technology.
As a key architect of our quantum roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop error-corrected qubits and hybrid quantum-classical systems. Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco features the latest D-Wave and IBM quantum processors.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible remote work options, and dedicated R&D budgets for experimental projects. This role includes mentorship opportunities for junior quantum engineers and collaboration with our academic partners at Stanford and Berkeley.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in quantum system development
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Optimize quantum error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor junior researchers through weekly quantum computing seminars
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and gate decomposition
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave control electronics
- Proven grant-writing success for quantum research initiatives
- Fluency in Python/C++ with quantum simulation frameworks