Job Description
Join Nexus Labs' groundbreaking 2026 Quantum Initiative at our San Francisco headquarters. We're pioneering next-generation quantum algorithms to revolutionize encryption, drug discovery, and climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge hardware, collaborative research environments, and direct impact on humanity's technological frontier.
What you'll achieve: Design scalable quantum circuits, publish in Nature/Science journals, and mentor PhD candidates while contributing to patents that will shape the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Architect novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Optimize quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry research grants
- Present findings at global quantum technology summits
- Mentor 3+ junior researchers in quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 5+ years industry R&D
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped ions
- Track record of translating theory into experimental results
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory