Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, and we need visionary researchers to help us build tomorrow's reality today. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
We offer unparalleled resources, including access to quantum processors with 1000+ qubits, a $50M research budget, and mentorship from quantum pioneers. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, collaborative innovation, and bold thinking. If you're ready to solve problems that seemed impossible yesterday, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve quantum advantage
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor performance
- Publish research in top-tier quantum computing journals and conferences
- Lead cross-functional projects integrating quantum solutions with classical systems
- Secure patents for novel quantum methodologies and architectures
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or high-impact physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)