Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Engineer to architect next-gen solutions for cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco, where innovation meets impact. Your work will directly shape how humanity solves previously unsolvable problems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping quantum-resistant encryption systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Author breakthrough research papers for IEEE and Nature journals
- Optimize quantum circuit architectures for cloud deployment
- Secure $5M+ in government/private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Track record of commercializing quantum prototypes
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems (4K-10K mK)
- US citizenship required for government contract work