Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen quantum algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to shape humanity's computational future.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and optimization applications
- Mentor a cross-functional team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Partner with hardware teams to design error-corrected quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Develop patentable quantum machine learning frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Proven track record of securing research funding
- Experience leading technical teams of 10+ researchers