Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-generation computational paradigms that will redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's digital future in our state-of-the-art San Francisco incubator.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and machine learning applications
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on 10-year technology roadmaps
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
- Mentor a team of 12 quantum physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature Physics
- Partner with Fortune 500 firms on quantum adoption pilots
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum error correction protocols
- Proven track record securing government research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy validation metrics
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary technical teams
- Patents in quantum information processing preferred