Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next generation of quantum computing systems. Our multidisciplinary team is developing breakthrough algorithms and hardware to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. This is your opportunity to shape the computational landscape of 2026 and beyond.
We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and a state-of-the-art research environment with cutting-edge quantum processors. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our downtown San Francisco innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols on superconducting qubit platforms
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for enterprise solutions
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with quantum computing focus
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum circuit design or quantum simulation
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic systems or microwave control electronics preferred
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts into practical business applications