Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. Lead groundbreaking research in quantum algorithms, error correction, and practical applications. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation and commercialization. This role shapes the next decade of computational science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies to apply quantum solutions
- Secure $10M+ in research funding through NSF/DOE proposals
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at QIP conferences
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface/Steane)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Strong background in condensed matter physics