Job Description
Join our pioneering team at NexGen Labs to shape the future of quantum computing. As a Quantum Computing Researcher for our 2026 initiative, you'll develop next-generation quantum algorithms and systems that redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with world-class scientists in a state-of-the-art facility while solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead prototype development of quantum processors using superconducting qubits
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
- Drive intellectual property creation with 5+ patents/year
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities