Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to lead groundbreaking projects in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware optimization. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech corridor, where your innovations will shape the next decade of computational science.
This role offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM Quantum and Google Sycamore systems, plus collaboration with MIT's Quantum Engineering Center. You'll develop patent-pending quantum protocols while mentoring the next generation of quantum pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead quantum error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum Journal
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026-era applications
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA and NSF quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum assembly languages
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation strategies
- Track record of securing government research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum system integration