Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-gen quantum algorithms. Our interdisciplinary team combines physics, computer science, and AI to solve previously unsolvable problems. We offer competitive compensation, equity, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors with 100+ qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Secure $1M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Track record of securing research funding