Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer the next wave of quantum computing breakthroughs in 2026. We seek a visionary Research Lead to drive our quantum algorithms team in developing scalable solutions for cryptography, optimization, and AI integration. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computational science while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO quantum unicorn
- Access to IBM Quantum System One and D-Wave Advantage
- Flexible hybrid work policy with quarterly innovation retreats
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced quantum certifications
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of 8 quantum physicists and software engineers
- Design fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for real-world industrial applicationsDevelop error-correction protocols for 1000+ qubit systems
- Secure $2M+ in annual DARPA/NIST research grants
- Publish in Nature Quantum Information and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Collaborate with NASA and MIT on quantum space communications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Experience with quantum annealing and superconducting qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven track record of securing government research funding