Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with NASA, Stanford, and MIT to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Enjoy cutting-edge facilities, unlimited research budget, and flexible work arrangements in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco campus.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives across the organization
- Secure $5M+ in government grants and industry partnerships
- Develop ethical frameworks for quantum-resistant cryptography systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Security clearance eligibility for DoD/NASA projects
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)