Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, cryptography, and hardware engineering that will redefine computing by 2026. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of technology while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco R&D center.
What We Offer:
- Competitive equity package with 4-year vesting schedule
- Unlimited research budget with access to quantum simulators
- Collaborative environment with weekly AI/quantum symposiums
- Comprehensive health benefits including fertility and mental wellness coverage
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum communication protocols
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants and patents
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion traps
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Preferred: Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks