Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to shape the computational landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine industries. As part of our elite research team, you'll develop next-generation quantum systems while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in cryptography and optimization
- Lead error-correction protocol development for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to bridge quantum software and physical systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum computing methodologies
- Drive patent development for quantum IP portfolio
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent top-tier journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC)
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped ions
- Demonstrated success in securing government research funding