Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of 2026 as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist at Nexus Labs. We're pioneering the next frontier of computational power, and we need visionary minds to unlock quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. Join our interdisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer unparalleled resources, including access to IBM's quantum processors and NVIDIA's quantum computing clusters.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to mitigate quantum decoherence challenges
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead open-source quantum software initiatives on GitHub
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing experience
- Track record of translating theoretical models into practical implementations