Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum 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 develop next-generation algorithms and architectures to solve previously unsolvable problems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping quantum hardware solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research grants annually
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proven track record of publishing in Nature/Science journals
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in complex mathematical modeling