Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to decode the mysteries of quantum mechanics and transform theoretical possibilities into groundbreaking applications. Our multidisciplinary team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI, pushing the boundaries of what's computationally achievable.
As a key architect of our quantum roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible research autonomy, and resources to publish in top-tier journals. This is your chance to shape the computational paradigm of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization and molecular simulation
- Lead fault-tolerant quantum computing experiments using superconducting qubit systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks for 2026-era data challenges
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent quantum computing innovations
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2026 graduates encouraged)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ion, photonic)
- Strong background in topological quantum computing and braiding operations
- Proven ability to secure government research funding
- Experience with high-performance computing architectures
- Fluency in Python/C++ for quantum simulation development