Job Description
Shape the future of technology! Join Nexus Quantum Labs as a Quantum Computing Research Lead in San Francisco and lead breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm research and development for practical commercial applications
- Design and optimize quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum processors with classical computing frameworks
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning models for enterprise solutions
- Secure research partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies
- Publish findings in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and establish quantum computing best practices
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proven track record of publishing high-impact research papers
- Experience leading cross-functional research teams
- Familiarity with NISQ-era quantum hardware limitations
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences