Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and systems that will revolutionize industries by 2026. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists and collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers and interns in quantum theory
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum computing solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (QAOA, VQE, Shor's)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published papers in Nature/Science or equivalent venues
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience securing government research grants