Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and scalable quantum systems in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible work arrangements for top-tier talent.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental quantum system prototyping and error-correction optimization
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies to implement quantum solutions in finance, healthcare, and logistics
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
- Secure competitive research grants and patents for intellectual property
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with published papers
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction protocols
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated experience with cryogenic quantum hardware integration
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- Track record of securing research funding and intellectual property