Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries and human potential. As our Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and shape the digital frontier. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, competitive benefits, and the chance to leave an indelible mark on the future.
We value intellectual curiosity, collaborative innovation, and boundary-pushing research. If you're ready to solve problems once deemed impossible, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning applications.
- Lead experimental research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems using IBM Q and Google Quantum AI platforms.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures.
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals with quarterly impact targets.
- Mentor a team of 3-5 junior researchers in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit).
- Secure $1M+ in annual R&D funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals.
- Develop proprietary quantum simulation frameworks for pharmaceutical and materials science applications.
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics with 5+ years of quantum computing research.
- Expertise in quantum circuit design, quantum annealing, and topological qubit manipulation.
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Cirq, Qiskit) and Python/C++ optimization.
- Published record in Nature/Science journals or equivalent quantum computing conferences.
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum Experience, Rigetti Forest).
- Strong background in machine learning algorithms and their quantum adaptations.
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts into actionable business strategies.