Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we prepare for the 2026 quantum computing revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum error correction, cryptography, and machine learning applications.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco provides access to D-Wave and IBM quantum systems, while our collaborative culture encourages cross-disciplinary innovation with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers. You'll shape the future of technology through funded research initiatives and publication opportunities in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
- Secure patents for quantum computing innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti)
- Expertise in linear algebra and quantum information theory