Job Description
Shape the quantum frontier at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're engineering the computational backbone of 2026. As our 2026 Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen quantum systems that redefine industriesâfrom pharmaceuticals to climate modeling. Join our elite team of Nobel-caliber researchers in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, where your breakthroughs will power the world's most ambitious technological leap forward.
We offer unparalleled resourcesâincluding access to our 512-qubit 'Helix' processorâand a culture that celebrates audacious innovation. Your work will directly influence quantum algorithms that will solve previously impossible problems by 2026, positioning Nexus as the global quantum leader.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum computing research roadmaps targeting 2026 breakthrough milestones
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing fault-tolerant quantum processors and error-correction protocols
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to solve industry-critical quantum optimization problems
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patents for novel quantum algorithms and architectures
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum information theory and experimental physics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, Physical Review X)
- Expertise in quantum error correction, topological qubits, and quantum annealing
- Proven track record leading quantum hardware development projects
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with cryogenic systems and superconducting quantum devices
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into scalable prototypes