Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning using our state-of-the-art quantum processors. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT/Stanford alumni in our downtown San Francisco lab, equipped with D-Wave and IBM quantum systems. This role offers equity grants, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical workflows for enterprise clients
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum software engineers
- Secure $500K+ in annual research grants from NSF/DoD
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum machine learning
- Proficiency in Python, linear algebra, and tensor networks
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in computational complexity theory
- Track record of translating theoretical models into working prototypes