Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're pioneering the next generation of computational systems that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facilities in downtown San Francisco offer unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into breakthrough applications.
Why Nexus Labs?
- Competitive equity package with 4-year vesting schedule
- Annual $15,000 professional development stipend
- On-site childcare and wellness center
- Collaborative hackathons with industry partners like IBM Quantum and Google AI
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation using 128-qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Present findings at global quantum computing conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published peer-reviewed research in quantum computing
- Strong proficiency in Python and high-performance computing
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Understanding of quantum error correction codes (e.g., surface codes)