Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for the 2026 horizon. We seek a visionary Research Lead to architect next-gen quantum systems that will redefine industries. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into reality. Be part of a multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of computational physics and AI integration.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and optimization applications
- Design scalable quantum hardware architectures targeting 2026 deployment milestones
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Secure $50M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA initiatives
- Mentor a cross-functional team of 15+ quantum physicists and engineers
- Author breakthrough publications in Nature and Science journals
- Drive intellectual property strategy with 20+ annual patent filings
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience in quantum computing research at top-tier labs (IBM, Google, MIT)
- Published record in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Demonstrated success securing government research funding
- Deep knowledge of quantum machine learning architectures
- Strong leadership experience managing technical teams
- Clearance for DoD/NASA collaborative projects preferred