Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of technological evolution in 2026. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unparalleled opportunities to shape the quantum future. Your work today powers the innovations of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum hardware solutions
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing
- Secure patents for novel quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven ability to secure research funding from government/industry partners