Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026. We seek a visionary Research Lead to architect next-gen quantum algorithms and drive our R&D roadmap. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's computational future in a state-of-the-art Austin facility.
As a key member of our Quantum Excellence Council, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and access to our 128-qubit quantum processor network. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through grant proposals
- Author breakthrough publications in Nature/Science journals
- Partner with NASA, IBM, and MIT on quantum initiatives
- Present findings at Davos and World Economic Forums
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 8+ years industry experience
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed quantum computing papers
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Deep knowledge of quantum decoherence mitigation
- Experience leading teams of 20+ quantum researchers
- Fluency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages