Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer the next wave of quantum computing breakthroughs. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll shape the future of computational science by developing algorithms and hardware solutions for 2026-era applications. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact industries from healthcare to finance.
We're seeking visionary minds to solve complex challenges in quantum error correction, qubit stability, and scalable quantum architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers while contributing to projects that will define the technological landscape of the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead research in quantum error correction methodologies
- Develop scalable quantum hardware architectures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and optimization
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Publication record in quantum computing journals
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, etc.)
- Ability to secure federal research funding