Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine industries from cryptography to drug discovery. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges using quantum algorithms and error correction techniques.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors and dedicated AI-assisted simulation labs. This role offers patent opportunities, conference sponsorships, and direct impact on quantum commercialization timelines.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in government/private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming with Qiskit/Cirq
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error mitigation techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with superconducting quantum processors
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred