Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. As we pioneer the quantum revolution of 2026, we seek visionary researchers to decode the mysteries of quantum supremacy. Our multidisciplinary team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI, developing next-generation quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, where your work could unlock breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation fund for personal research projects. Your contributions will directly shape the quantum landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum processors at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (exceptional MS candidates with 5+ years experience considered)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and compiler design
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and mitigation techniques
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum hardware