Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, and we need visionary researchers to shape tomorrow's reality. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech epicenter offers unparalleled resources to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, error correction, and practical applications.
This role is part of our Quantum Leap Initiative, a $500M investment to achieve quantum supremacy by 2026. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in an environment that values audacious thinking and rigorous science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop novel quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with engineering teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum information science or related fields
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Proven ability to lead complex research projects to completion