Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to solve unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 256-qubit processors and dedicated quantum annealing clusters.
We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Shape the future of technology while working with the brightest minds in quantum physics and machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Cirq, Qiskit, Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning algorithms
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration