Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, access state-of-the-art quantum hardware, and shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and materials science. Our cutting-edge facility in San Francisco's Innovation District offers unparalleled resources and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. If you're driven by the challenge of building tomorrow's solutions today, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processors
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science from Tier 1 institution
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred
- Experience with quantum hardware calibration protocols