Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational possibilities. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead hardware-software co-design initiatives for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Develop error correction protocols for 1000+ qubit processors
- Partner with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning frameworks
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Publish 3+ high-impact papers annually in Nature/Science journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion traps
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with high-performance computing architectures
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding