Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the next era of computing while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco provides an incubator for innovation where your ideas can transform industries.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for practical quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into functional quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives in quantum machine learning
- Publish findings in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum computing projects
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum information theory, and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum platforms
- Ability to secure competitive research grants