Job Description
Shape the future of computational technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where innovation meets quantum reality. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction for 2026-era applications. Join our interdisciplinary team of visionaries working at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
As a cornerstone of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, develop next-gen quantum hardware interfaces, and publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors and dedicated AI-assisted simulation labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing systems
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI specialists to hybrid quantum-classical workflows
- Author peer-reviewed publications and contribute to open-source quantum frameworks
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum computing interns
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error mitigation techniques
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and GPU acceleration
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics fundamentals