Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and quantum machine learning applications that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and disrupting industries from finance to pharmaceuticals. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the next decade of human innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in developing quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Secure multi-million dollar research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature/Science journals
- Oversee deployment of quantum encryption protocols for Fortune 500 clients
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Drive IP strategy for 50+ patent applications annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with superconducting qubits
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, etc.)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubit design
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record of securing federal research funding
- Strong background in post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST PQC)