Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms, design next-generation hardware architectures, and translate theoretical models into real-world applications across AI, cryptography, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation and cross-disciplinary innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for 2026-era computational challenges
- Design error-corrected qubit systems with 99.9% fidelity targets
- Partner with AI teams to create hybrid quantum-classical neural networks
- Develop quantum-resistant encryption protocols for post-quantum security
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design (superconducting/ion trap)
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq programming and quantum error correction
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum computing systems
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Track record of securing government research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy benchmarks