Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution in 2026. We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic infrastructure. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking research in Nature and Science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning
- Develop quantum error-correction techniques to enhance qubit stability
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Lead open-source quantum software initiatives in Python and Q#
- Mentor junior researchers and publish findings in top-tier journals
- Secure $1M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Publication record in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems