Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco, where your innovations will shape industries from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling.
This role offers unparalleled access to our quantum annealing systems, exclusive industry partnerships, and a culture where curiosity drives progress. Your research will directly contribute to our mission of solving humanity's most complex challenges before 2030.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop quantum hardware prototypes
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford researchers on quantum error correction
- Author breakthrough publications in Nature/Science journals
- Drive quantum cloud platform architecture for enterprise clients
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubits
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Patent record in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Fluency in Python/C++ with low-level quantum control experience