Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine computing paradigms. As a cornerstone of our innovation ecosystem, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team to develop scalable quantum algorithms while collaborating with industry giants like NASA and Intel. Enjoy unparalleled resources in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility and shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and materials science.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs?
- Cutting-edge quantum hardware access
- Equity grants in our pre-IPO growth phase
- Flexible remote-first hybrid work model
- $50K annual research stipend
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization and machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware team to design error-corrected qubit architectures
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPAPublish top-tier research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Develop patent portfolios for quantum encryption breakthroughs
- Present findings at World Economic Forum and IEEE conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm implementation experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Expertise in quantum machine learning applications
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers
- Clearance for national security projects (or ability to obtain)