Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and top-tier engineers to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware architectures. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum supremacy applications in cryptography, AI, and materials science.
Benefits include equity grants, unlimited PTO, and cutting-edge hardware access. We value diversity of thought and offer relocation assistance for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industry applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit architectures
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science divisions
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Secure research grants and patents for quantum innovations
- Mentor junior researchers and foster collaborative research culture
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Excellent communication and leadership skills