Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to logistics. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Our team operates on a 4-day work week with unlimited PTO, cutting-edge wellness programs, and equity grants. Shape tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum error correction protocols
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature/Science journals
- Translate theoretical models into functional quantum hardware interfaces
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Develop patentable quantum encryption methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Expertise in topological quantum computing models
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Track record of securing government research funding
- Strong background in quantum machine learning