Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for the 2026 horizon. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We offer unparalleled resources, a 3% annual R&D budget, and the freedom to publish groundbreaking research. Your work will directly shape the next decade of computational science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Secure $5M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Develop error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author white papers on quantum supremacy applications
- Present findings at IEEE and ACM quantum computing symposiums
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science from Tier-1 institution
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum computing
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Experience leading teams of 10+ researchers
- Patent portfolio in quantum computing technologies