Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture that rewards audacious innovation.
We provide competitive benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual learning stipend. This role requires on-site collaboration in our downtown San Francisco lab, where you'll work alongside world-class physicists and AI specialists.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and simulation applications
- Design and execute fault-tolerant quantum computing experiments
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $2M+ in research funding through grant proposals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Develop patentable quantum hardware optimization techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent venues
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in superconducting qubit systems
- Experience securing government or corporate research grants
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for diverse audiences