Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, from drug discovery to climate modeling. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab alongside Nobel Prize-winning scientists to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough research, collaborate with global academic partners, and shape the future of computational science. Our culture emphasizes intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary innovation, and sustainable technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve qubit stability and error correction
- Lead research projects in quantum machine learning and cryptography
- Develop simulation tools for quantum system behavior analysis
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and graduate students
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency with high-performance computing frameworks (CUDA, MPI)
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred