Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms, optimize quantum systems, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including 128-qubit processors and dedicated cryogenic labs. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates and publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams to mitigate decoherence issues
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $2M+ in NSF grants for quantum research initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Publish quarterly breakthroughs in top-tier journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum circuit experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with dilution refrigeration systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and group theory
- Clearance for DOE quantum research projects