Job Description
Join NexusLabs' pioneering Quantum Computing division to architect the computational frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary researcher to develop breakthrough quantum algorithms and error-correction techniques that will redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled access to our 256-qubit quantum processor and collaboration with Nobel laureates.
You'll lead projects in quantum machine learning and cryptography while publishing in Nature and IEEE journals. Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco features cryogenic systems and proprietary quantum annealing hardware. We offer competitive equity packages and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit architectures
- Author patents and high-impact research publications
- Mentor junior researchers and interns in quantum methodologies
- Present findings at international conferences (QIP, APS March Meeting)
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with quantum machine learning algorithms
- Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex theoretical problems