Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges across healthcare, climate modeling, and cryptography. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation hub provides unparalleled resources for breakthrough research, including access to 1000-qubit quantum processors and $50M in annual R&D funding. This isn't just a job—it's your opportunity to shape the technological landscape of the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing error-corrected quantum processors with >1000 qubits
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical partners to accelerate drug discovery using quantum simulations
- Pioneer quantum-safe cryptographic protocols for post-2026 cybersecurity infrastructure
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory and experimental physics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science from top-tier institution
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum hardware architecture
- Expertise in Python/C++ with quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Proven track record of securing government or corporate research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy benchmarks and NISQ limitations
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and superconducting qubits