Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As our Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough systems while mentoring next-gen innovators in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Your work will directly shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in developing quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Design scalable quantum processors operating at room-temperature stability
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum encryption standards
- Present quarterly breakthroughs to federal technology councils
- Drive commercialization of quantum AI hybrid systems
- Secure $50M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Author white papers on quantum supremacy benchmarks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science with 10+ years experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum entanglement
- Expertise in superconducting qubit architectures
- Track record of securing federal research funding
- Deep knowledge of Shor's and Grover's algorithm implementations
- Experience leading teams of 15+ researchers
- Patent portfolio in quantum error correction
- Fluency in Q# and Qiskit frameworks