Job Description
Join Nexus Dynamics as a Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect the technological breakthroughs of 2026. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop next-gen quantum processors while collaborating with MIT, Stanford, and NASA on bleeding-edge projects. Your work will directly shape the quantum landscape of the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithm research for 2026-era applications
- Lead a team of 15+ physicists and software engineers in quantum hardware development
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum-resistant cryptography standards
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Present breakthrough findings at Nature/Science and IEEE conferences
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing grants from NSF and DARPA
- Establish industry partnerships with quantum cloud providers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 8+ years of quantum hardware/software development experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in superconducting qubits and ion trap systems
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes