Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and protocols for our breakthrough quantum systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography applications
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent disclosures
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory