Job Description
Shape the future of computation as our Quantum Computing Research Lead at Nexus Quantum Solutions. Join an elite team pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We offer cutting-edge lab resources, competitive equity packages, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in partnership with MIT and Stanford.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead development of quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to validate quantum processor performance
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers and publish in Nature/Science journals
- Develop quantum computing SDKs for enterprise clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills