Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect next-gen solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley's brightest minds in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a relocation package for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum information theory
- Partner with engineering teams to translate research into production systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python and low-level quantum circuit optimization
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis