Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing systems that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop scalable quantum algorithms and architectures. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research.
We offer competitive compensation, cutting-edge lab access, and comprehensive benefits including equity and relocation assistance. Shape the future of technology with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to develop quantum-enhanced machine learning models
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped ions
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Knowledge of quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC)