Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and an environment where curiosity drives breakthroughs.
If you're passionate about manipulating qubits, developing quantum algorithms, and pushing the boundaries of computational physics, this is your moment to shape the future. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to the world's most advanced quantum processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization
- Lead experimental research on topological qubit stability at cryogenic temperatures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum processors with classical systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum networks
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computational Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence
- Proficiency with superconducting qubit manipulation techniques
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- US citizenship required for government-funded projects