Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll develop breakthrough solutions for cryptography, optimization, and material science in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to transform theoretical physics into practical applications that shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Optimize quantum circuits for IBM, Rigetti, and D-Wave architectures
- Create hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science teams
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Expertise in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills