Job Description
Shape the quantum frontier at NexaLabs, where tomorrow's technology becomes today's reality. We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing systems that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling. Join our elite team in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where breakthroughs happen daily.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into existing cloud infrastructure
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit architectures
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- US citizenship required for government collaboration projects