Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Labs – where 2026's quantum revolution begins. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum AI and computational physics, and we need visionary researchers to lead the charge. Join our elite team in San Francisco's innovation hub to develop algorithms that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. You'll work in state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge quantum hardware, collaborating with Nobel laureates and tech pioneers. We offer unparalleled resources, competitive equity packages, and the autonomy to explore uncharted scientific territories. If you're ready to solve problems that were once deemed impossible, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Lead experimental research on quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for industrial applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype next-gen quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure and manage $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates in quantum computing
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum simulation
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding