Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll develop next-gen algorithms and systems operating at the subatomic level. Join our elite team in San Francisco to solve humanity's most complex challenges and accelerate quantum commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with physicists to translate theoretical models into functional quantum circuits
- Lead research on quantum machine learning applications for 2026 commercial deployment
- Optimize quantum computing workflows using hybrid classical-quantum approaches
- Document research findings and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design and optimization
- Familiarity with cryogenic systems and quantum hardware architectures