Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Researchers to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with Fortune 500 partners to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science.
Why Nexus Labs? Benefit from our $50M R&D fund, state-of-the-art quantum lab at UC Berkeley campus, and flexible hybrid work policy. We offer equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and patent bonuses for breakthrough innovations. Your work will directly impact humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit architectures
- Lead research publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Translate theoretical models into experimental prototypes
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming methodologies
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Track record of securing research grants