Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary research scientists to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates, publish in Nature Physics, and shape the quantum ecosystem. Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco provides cutting-edge equipment and an entrepreneurial culture where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols on 100+ qubit systems
- Develop error correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent disclosures
- Mentor junior researchers and lead cross-functional project teams
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Quipper)
- Published research in quantum information science
- Expertise in linear algebra, probability theory, and complexity theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits