Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design and implement next-generation quantum algorithms to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco fosters groundbreaking research with access to IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and lead projects that will define the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Design error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on real hardware
- Publish high-impact research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Partner with industry leaders to commercialize quantum solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing tools
- Experience with superconducting or photonic qubit systems