Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational innovation. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and AI—transforming theoretical models into scalable real-world applications. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where your work directly shapes humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware
- Lead research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure $2M+ in government and industry grants
- Mentor PhD interns and junior researchers
- Partner with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit designs
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research (IBM, Rigetti, etc.)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Published work in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and HPC frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (Azure Quantum, Amazon Braket)