Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to drive breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with NASA, IBM Research, and MIT to build the computational infrastructure that will define the next decade.
This role offers unparalleled access to state-of-the-art quantum hardware, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive equity package. You'll lead a team of 12 researchers while publishing findings in Nature and IEEE journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists
- Develop error-correction protocols for 1000+ qubit systems
- Secure $2M+ annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Partner with industry leaders to implement quantum solutions
- Mentor PhD candidates and publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years experience with superconducting qubits or trapped ion systems
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journal
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Demonstrated grant-writing success with $500K+ awards
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms