Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We seek a visionary Research Lead to architect next-gen quantum algorithms and drive breakthrough applications in cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science. You'll lead a cross-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and data scientists to translate theoretical quantum principles into scalable commercial solutions.
This role offers unparalleled resources—including our state-of-the-art quantum lab, partnerships with national research institutions, and a $50M innovation fund. Shape the future of computation while mentoring the next generation of quantum pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead a 15-person interdisciplinary research team with PhD-level expertise
- Collaborate with MIT/Stanford on quantum error correction protocols
- Develop quantum-optimized machine learning frameworks
- Secure patents for breakthrough quantum methodologies
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Computing Summit and Nature journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit design
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems (IBM/Google)
- Track record of translating theory to industry applications
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and error mitigation