Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction to solve previously impossible computational challenges. As part of our elite research team, you'll develop next-generation quantum systems that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including quantum annealing hardware and a collaborative environment with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your innovative projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols to enhance system stability
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on 100+ qubit processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Secure $500K+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills with scientific computing libraries
- Track record of translating theoretical models to experimental prototypes