Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers while contributing to projects that will shape humanity's technological future.
Why Nexus Labs?
• Cutting-edge quantum hardware access
• $50M research fund dedicated to 2026 breakthroughs
• Flexible hybrid work model with on-site lab access
• Comprehensive benefits including equity and sabbatical programs
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum computing protocols using IBM, Google, and proprietary quantum processors
- Develop error mitigation techniques to achieve practical quantum advantage by 2026
- Collaborate with AI and materials science teams to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at major conferences like Q2B
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and lead cross-functional quantum research pods
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years postdoc experience
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction (minimum 5 Nature/Science papers)
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and high-performance computing
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and variational quantum algorithms
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Track record of securing federal research grants (NSF, DOE, DARPA)
- Strong background in topology and condensed matter physics for fault-tolerant quantum computing