Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs that will define 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-gen computational paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to solve humanity's most complex challenges while leveraging our state-of-the-art quantum annealing infrastructure. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled autonomy to revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead 15+ person research teams in developing novel quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on quantum supremacy initiatives
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for enterprise clients
- Secure $5M+ in federal research grants for quantum-adjacent projects
- Develop patentable quantum machine learning methodologies
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Proven track record of scaling quantum systems beyond 100 qubits
- Familiarity with quantum-resistant cryptography standards (NIST Post-Quantum)
- Experience with AWS Braket or Azure Quantum platforms
- Strong background in tensor networks and quantum many-body physics