Job Description
Join Nexus 2026 Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning using cutting-edge quantum hardware. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's technological future while working with the world's most advanced quantum systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Optimize quantum circuits for current and next-generation hardware platforms
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects with AI and materials science teams
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and industry conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to open-source quantum frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and complexity theory
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations