Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Researcher to architect next-gen computational paradigms. Shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science by developing breakthrough algorithms and hardware architectures. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and commercialize quantum innovations that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate on hardware-software co-design for quantum processors
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Identify commercialization pathways for quantum research breakthroughs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS with exceptional experience considered)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences/journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum control systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations