Job Description
Shape the future of computing at Nexus Labs! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware optimization. Join our elite team at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution, where your work will redefine computational boundaries and accelerate global scientific progress.
As a key architect of our quantum roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum systems. This role offers unparalleled resources, including access to our $500M quantum research facility and partnership with MIT's Quantum Engineering Center.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science)
- Secure $10M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers and quantum engineering fellows
- Shape industry standards through IEEE and ISO quantum committees
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Track record of securing federal research grants (NSF, DOE)
- Experience leading teams of 10+ technical researchers
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and coherence times
- Patents in quantum algorithms or hardware architecture preferred