Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. Our multidisciplinary team tackles challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization using next-gen quantum processors. This role offers unparalleled access to IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems, collaboration with Nobel laureates, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in Nature and Science.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity grants, flexible R&D budgets, and a state-of-the-art lab overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly impact industries from pharmaceuticals to aerospace, accelerating discoveries previously deemed impossible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments on superconducting and photonic quantum processors
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure government and industry grants for quantum R&D initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Familiarity with NISQ-era hardware constraints
- Strong background in linear algebra and statistical mechanics
- Ability to translate theoretical models into experimental protocols
- Clearance for DOE quantum research projects preferred