Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to architect next-generation computational paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware-software co-design while mentoring interdisciplinary teams. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible innovations that will redefine industries.
What you'll achieve: Lead quantum supremacy initiatives, publish in Nature/Science journals, and collaborate with Nobel laureates. Your work will directly impact cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence advancement.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for computational acceleration
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Secure $5M+ in government/private research grants
- Author peer-reviewed publications and industry white papers
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Collaborate with industry partners to commercialize quantum breakthroughs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in top-tier scientific journals
- Demonstrated success in securing research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred