Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing architectures that will redefine encryption, drug discovery, and AI optimization. As a Quantum Research Engineer, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and NASA collaborators to develop fault-tolerant quantum processors in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab. Our team operates at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical application, with 40% of our projects already achieving quantum supremacy milestones.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for 1000+ qubit systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for pharmaceutical simulations
- Optimize cryogenic control systems using machine learning frameworks
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant security protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing grants with NIH/DARPA partners
- Mentor PhD interns from Stanford and MIT quantum programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years experience with superconducting qubit manipulation
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in cryogenic engineering and quantum decoherence modeling
- Strong background in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Demonstrated success in securing quantum computing patents
- Familiarity with NISQ-era quantum advantage techniques