Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we architect the computational landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously insurmountable challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled access to our state-of-the-art quantum annealing infrastructure and collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicists.
Why Nexus Labs? We're pioneering the quantum commercialization frontier with $2B in funding and exclusive partnerships with NASA and MIT. Our San Francisco hub features a 128-qubit quantum processor and a zero-distraction innovation lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational problems
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects in quantum cryptography and machine learning
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum annealing workflows
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Demonstrated success in securing quantum research funding
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion traps