Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop error-corrected qubits and scalable quantum processors. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers cutting-edge resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic systems. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible remote options, and dedicated R&D budgets for breakthrough projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, Quantum)
- Develop patentable quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory and experimental physics
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoE grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Cirq, Qiskit)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and entanglement
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Expertise in machine learning for quantum error correction