Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI pioneers. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your breakthrough ideas shape tomorrow's reality. If you're ready to manipulate qubits and solve previously unsolvable problems, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Lead research on quantum supremacy applications in cryptography
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Manage cryogenic quantum hardware testing and calibration
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum information science or related journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical models into practical implementations