Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, where breakthroughs become reality.
This role offers unparalleled resources including access to quantum simulators, superconducting qubit arrays, and a $50M research budget. You'll contribute to projects with potential applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling – solving humanity's most complex challenges through quantum mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning tasks
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design qubit architectures
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with cryogenic systems and microwave control electronics
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Entrepreneurial mindset with 3+ patents in quantum technologies