Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco, where your work directly impacts fields from drug discovery to climate modeling.
What You'll Achieve: Design quantum circuits, optimize qubit stability, and publish in top-tier journals while contributing to patentable innovations that will shape the next decade of technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Design and validate qubit architectures using superconducting and photonic systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum error correction research
- Translate theoretical models into implementable quantum circuits
- Collaborate with hardware teams to overcome quantum decoherence challenges
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Secure $2M+ in government and industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum control systems
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and information theory
- Experience with cryogenic systems and microwave engineering
- Track record of securing federal research grants