Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're pioneering next-gen algorithms that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll develop breakthrough protocols for error correction, optimize quantum hardware interfaces, and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where ambitious ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum error correction codes for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for optimization problems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit connectivity and gate fidelity
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at top-tier conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science/IEEE journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance protocols
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Track record of securing competitive research grants