Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, and we seek a visionary Research Lead to spearhead our next-generation quantum algorithms team. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape humanity's computational future while collaborating with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI pioneers. You'll lead groundbreaking research in quantum error correction, develop scalable quantum architectures, and publish breakthrough papers in top-tier journals. Our state-of-the-art facility features the world's most advanced quantum processors, and we offer unparalleled resources including unlimited cloud access to quantum simulators. If you're driven to solve problems once considered impossible, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists and software engineers in developing novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures targeting 1000+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with error correction capabilities
- Drive quantum software development using Q#, Cirq, and custom frameworks for real-world applications
- Secure $5M+ in annual research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Publish 3+ high-impact papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD researchers and establish industry partnerships with quantum cloud providers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years of industry research
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, PRL, etc.)
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq) and classical optimization
- Experience leading multi-million dollar research projects with deliverable milestones
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical quantum concepts into practical applications
- Strong background in superconducting quantum systems or photonic quantum computing
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex quantum concepts to diverse stakeholders