Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, contributing to projects that will redefine computational capabilities. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of technology while working with cutting-edge hardware from IBM, Google, and Rigetti.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead hybrid quantum-classical framework integration projects
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent applications
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with NISQ-era hardware limitations and mitigation strategies
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing environments