Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to translate theoretical quantum mechanics into practical applications across cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our state-of-the-art Quantum Innovation Center offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic testbeds. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and data scientists while publishing breakthrough research in top-tier journals. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the quantum landscape during its most transformative era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms targeting 2026 computational challenges
- Lead quantum hardware prototyping initiatives with cryogenic systems
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning pipelines
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proven track record of securing research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems