Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering the next frontier of computational power. As our Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence. Join our interdisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to publish in leading journals. Your work will directly impact the 2026 quantum computing roadmap, positioning Nexus as the global leader in quantum advantage.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting qubit systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum error correction techniques
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, Physical Review X)
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum computing education initiatives
- Secure federal and industry grants to advance quantum research objectives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum hardware
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding