Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the frontier of computational revolution. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect the next generation of quantum algorithms and protocols that will redefine technological capabilities in 2026 and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team pioneers breakthroughs in quantum supremacy, error correction, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.
Positioned in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum architectures. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited research budgets, and direct partnerships with leading quantum hardware manufacturers. This role shapes the future of cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead research initiatives in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent quantum computing methodologies
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate operations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and superposition principles
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum circuit optimization and compilation