Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next generation of quantum computing solutions. Our interdisciplinary team is developing breakthrough applications for cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of computational technology while working with industry-leading quantum hardware and collaborative researchers from MIT, Stanford, and IBM Research.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our state-of-the-art Quantum Research Facility in downtown San Francisco. Our mission is to solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum innovation by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit performance on superconducting platforms
- Lead cross-functional research projects in quantum machine learning and error correction
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $2M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers and quantum engineering interns
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2023 graduates welcome)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation