Job Description
Join our pioneering 2026 Vision Lab at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're redefining computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect breakthrough solutions for quantum supremacy, error correction, and scalable quantum algorithms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer equity, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible work arrangements for top-tier talent shaping tomorrow's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum-coherent architectures
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at global quantum summits
- Secure $5M+ in government/private quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Develop patentable quantum encryption frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum systems
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubits
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Track record of securing quantum research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred