Job Description
Join the quantum revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're engineering the computational backbone of 2026. As a Quantum Computing Engineer, you'll architect next-generation quantum algorithms that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. We're seeking pioneers who thrive at the intersection of theoretical physics and applied mathematics to solve problems once deemed impossible.
Your Impact: You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT researchers in our state-of-the-art quantum lab, manipulating qubits at sub-Kelvin temperatures to achieve quantum supremacy. This role offers unparalleled access to IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems, with opportunities to publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics.
What We Offer: Equity in our Series B unicorn, flexible hybrid work across our Palo Alto and Boston campuses, and a $20k annual quantum research stipend. Our engineers enjoy cutting-edge benefits including cryogenically frozen egg/sperm preservation and 4-day work weeks.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for Shor's and Grover's applications
- Optimize quantum error correction codes using surface code architectures
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning pipelines
- Collaborate with hardware teams to calibrate superconducting qubits
- Lead open-source contributions to Qiskit and Cirq frameworks
- Author white papers on quantum advantage in computational chemistry
- Mentor interns in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics (MS with exceptional experience)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quil, or OpenQASM)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in linear algebra and complex Hilbert spaces
- Experience with quantum simulators (Qiskit Aer, Cirq)
- Familiarity with NISQ-era hardware constraints
- Strong Python/C++ development skills with scientific computing libraries