Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to develop transformative technologies for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-gen quantum algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art R&D facility in San Francisco's tech corridor.
As a key architect of our 2026 quantum roadmap, you'll lead breakthrough research in quantum error correction, qubit stabilization, and hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures. Your work will directly shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science across global industries.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead quantum error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for real-world applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit architectures and gate operations
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at premier quantum conferences
- Secure $1M+ in research funding through NSF and DoE grants
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (e.g., surface codes, LDPC)
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, Science)
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Track record of securing federal research grants