Job Description
Join Nexa Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists to develop next-gen quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers cutting-edge resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic infrastructure. You'll lead breakthrough research while mentoring emerging quantum engineers in an environment that celebrates intellectual curiosity and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Optimize quantum error correction protocols for industrial-scale systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processors
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Lead quantum simulation projects for pharmaceutical and financial sectors
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming best practices
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory or related fields
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with quantum error correction techniques
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Security clearance or willingness to obtain government-level clearance