Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to solve humanity's greatest computational challenges by 2026. We're pioneering fault-tolerant quantum systems that will revolutionize cryptography, drug discovery, and AI optimization. As a key member of our elite research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Lead breakthrough research in quantum error correction algorithms for 2026 deployment targets
- Design and optimize quantum circuit architectures using superconducting qubits
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to bridge theoretical models with physical implementations
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry grants for 2026 initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubits
- Published research in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred