Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll develop novel algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates. Your work will directly impact humanity's next great technological leap.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and industry conferences
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum systems
- Secure external funding through government grants and partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with exceptional experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum algorithm development (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Published research in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems