Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum algorithms for 2026 and beyond. Our interdisciplinary team is developing next-gen quantum processors to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation corridor.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using IBM/Google hardware
- Develop error mitigation frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Secure patents and publish in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (exceptional MS candidates with 5+ years experience considered)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubits
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred