Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where your breakthroughs will shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate theoretical models into practical solutions
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor junior researchers and foster quantum computing talent development
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with major platforms
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum information theory
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred