Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Quantum Labs – where 2026's quantum revolution begins. We're pioneering the next frontier of computational technology, and we need visionary minds to accelerate our mission. Join our elite research team in San Francisco, working on breakthrough quantum algorithms that will redefine industries worldwide. This isn't just a job; it's your chance to contribute to humanity's most ambitious technological leap forward.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, publish groundbreaking research, and see your innovations commercialized within 18 months. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, relocation assistance, and dedicated R&D funding.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using advanced error correction techniques
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for real-world enterprise solutions
- Author white papers and patents for quantum-resistant security protocols
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-gen quantum processors
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and ACM SIGACT conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics with 3+ years of quantum research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper)
- Published research in Nature/Science or top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, topology, and complex analysis
- Experience with quantum simulation frameworks (Q#, TensorFlow Quantum)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants (NSF, DARPA)