Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unlimited learning stipends. This is your opportunity to shape the quantum revolution while advancing your career in one of the world's most innovative environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals
- Drive commercialization of quantum applications
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed papers on quantum error correction
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level hardware interfaces
- Strong track record of securing research grants
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes R&D environments