Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Engineers to develop next-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's Innovation District, where your breakthroughs could transform industries from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling. Enjoy unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity participation in our unicorn trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants and partnerships with DOE/NIST
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with Qiskit/Cirq
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum assembly
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and superconducting qubits
- Strong track record of interdisciplinary collaboration