Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation as we build the computational infrastructure for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, AI, and materials science. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab, equipped with the world's most advanced quantum processors. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of technology while contributing to breakthrough research that will define the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on 50+ qubit systems
- Develop error correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-enhanced machine learning models
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $2M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with superconducting qubits
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and RF engineering