Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computing by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll develop next-gen algorithms and systems to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your research.
We provide competitive compensation, equity packages, and flexible work arrangements. Your work directly impacts our mission to build quantum-resistant infrastructure for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026-era challenges
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional teams
- Secure research grants and patents for novel quantum solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing research
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theory into practical implementations