Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum solutions for 2026's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to harness quantum mechanics' untapped potential. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead experiments on superconducting and photonic quantum processors
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with ML teams to integrate quantum-accelerated AI models
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in quantum computing grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum hardware (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in quantum information theory