Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Dynamics at the forefront of computational revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll architect and deploy next-generation quantum algorithms to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit quantum processors and exclusive industry partnerships with NASA and MIT.
We're seeking visionaries who thrive at the intersection of theoretical physics and scalable engineering. Your work will directly accelerate humanity's transition into the quantum era, with opportunities to publish in Nature and lead patent portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance quantum system stability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into classical infrastructure
- Lead research initiatives in topological qubit development
- Author whitepapers and peer-reviewed publications on quantum supremacy
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum hardware-software co-design
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with exceptional experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with platforms like IBM Q or Rigetti
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quil, or Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum algorithms
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with cloud quantum computing services (AWS Braket, Azure Quantum)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex probability theory