Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational evolution as we pioneer quantum solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, leveraging 500-qubit processors to solve previously unsolvable challenges.
This role offers unparalleled growth opportunities, including equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and patent ownership rights. Our hybrid-flexible model ensures optimal work-life integration while maintaining innovation-driven collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications for finance and healthcare
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers through our Quantum Academy program
- Secure $5M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Validated track record of securing research funding