Job Description
Shape the future of computational science at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum error correction and algorithm optimization for 2026-era applications. Join our elite team of physicists and engineers developing next-generation quantum processors that will revolutionize drug discovery, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors, cryogenic computing environments, and collaboration with MIT and Stanford research initiatives. This role includes competitive equity packages and flexible remote work options.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Develop novel quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical partners on quantum drug discovery simulations
- Optimize quantum annealing solutions for logistics and supply chain problems
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped ion platforms
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations