Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-generation computational paradigms that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms. Our state-of-the-art facilities in San Francisco's innovation district offer unparalleled resources for breakthrough research.
Why NexGen Labs? We provide industry-leading equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated research budgets. Our cross-functional teams blend theoretical physics with practical engineering to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experiments with 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing venues
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred