Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-gen quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where curiosity fuels innovation.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated research budgets. Your work will directly impact healthcare breakthroughs, climate modeling, and AI evolution. If you dream in qubits and thrive at the intersection of physics and computer science, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype quantum software stacks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DARPA research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed papers on quantum computing
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit design
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Experience with superconducting qubit or ion-trap systems
- Track record of securing federal research funding