Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-generation algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research in quantum supremacy, error correction, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.
What You'll Achieve:
• Design and implement novel quantum algorithms with real-world applications
• Collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT/Stanford-affiliated researchers
• Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
• Shape our quantum roadmap for 2026 commercial deployments
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization and machine learning applications
- Design error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Develop quantum simulation frameworks for complex molecular modeling
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit implementations
- Author peer-reviewed research and technical whitepapers
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming best practices
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DOE grants for quantum research initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or related fields
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum platforms
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory