Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computational systems that will redefine industries, and we need a visionary leader to steer our research division. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology while working with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and cutting-edge infrastructure. Our San Francisco campus features state-of-the-art labs and a collaborative culture where breakthrough ideas thrive.
What you'll experience:
- Revolutionary quantum hardware development
- Industry-shaping algorithm design
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with AI and bioinformatics teams
- Direct impact on real-world applications in cryptography and materials science
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm research for scalable error correction
- Oversee hardware-software integration projects
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants
- Manage team of 12 PhD researchers
- Develop patent portfolios for quantum applications
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies for pilot implementations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science (or equivalent)
- 5+ years in quantum computing R&D
- Published in top-tier scientific journals (min. 10 papers)
- Expertise in superconducting qubit architectures
- Proven grant-writing success ($5M+ secured)
- Experience managing high-performance research teams
- Familiarity with quantum machine learning frameworks