Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine computing. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to publish in top-tier journals while shaping humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Secure $1M+ in government and industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation tools (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing environments
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems