Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're seeking a Quantum Computing Research Engineer to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware integration. Shape the next generation of computational technology while working with Nobel Prize-winning physicists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and collaborate with Fortune 500 partners implementing quantum solutions.
Our team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and mathematics to solve previously impossible problems. You'll develop quantum circuits, optimize error correction protocols, and contribute to our roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum systems by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Lead research publications in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming and physics principles
- Participate in quantum software stack development using Qiskit and Cirq
- Analyze quantum circuit performance using advanced simulation tools
- Contribute to quantum security protocol development for next-gen cryptography
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (QASM, Quipper)
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and group theory
- Proficiency with quantum simulation frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Experience with cryogenic systems and quantum control electronics
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Ability to communicate complex quantum concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders