Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco.
Our team develops breakthrough algorithms and hardware for quantum supremacy applications in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unparalleled R&D resources including access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead experimental research on qubit coherence and error correction techniques
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Develop quantum machine learning models for predictive analytics
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at international conferences
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
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 (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Deep understanding of quantum information theory
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts into commercial applications