Job Description
Shape the future of technology by 2026 as a Quantum Computing Research Lead at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, drug discovery, and AI optimization. Join our elite team of physicists and engineers to build scalable quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems.
Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including superconducting qubit arrays and cryogenic control systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to push the boundaries of quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and Science journals
- Secure $10M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Develop quantum cloud interfaces for enterprise clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Proven track record of securing government research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques