Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop breakthrough algorithms and applications that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge quantum hardware and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier scientific journals and conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum processors