Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Quantum Solutions, where we're pioneering the quantum revolution of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect the next generation of computational paradigms. Join our elite team at our San Francisco R&D hub, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling.
This role offers unparalleled access to our $50M quantum lab, exclusive partnerships with MIT and Caltech, and the opportunity to publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics. Your work will directly influence quantum encryption standards, AI optimization algorithms, and materials science breakthroughs that will define the 2020s.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects in quantum machine learning optimization
- Develop novel quantum error correction protocols for 1000+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on superconducting and photonic quantum processors
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in government/private quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 5+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science/Physical Review X)
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and error mitigation techniques
- Proficiency in high-performance computing and GPU acceleration
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations