Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, pushing the limits of quantum supremacy.
What You'll Achieve:
- Design quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead error-correction protocol development
- Contribute to 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Publish in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $2M+ in research grants annually
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms solving complex optimization problems
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum supremacy research
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum applications
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure NSF/DOE research funding