Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we architect the computational landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine technological paradigms.
As part of our elite FutureTech Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to push quantum hardware and software boundaries. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible research budgets, and direct access to IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems. Shape the future of computation while accelerating humanity's transition into the quantum era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum machine learning models
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science/IEEE)
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum education programs
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum circuits
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in linear algebra, probability, and complex analysis
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum hardware integration (IBM, D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Strong track record of securing research funding ($500K+ preferred)
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence principles