Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit quantum processors and dedicated AI co-design labs. We believe in radical transparency, flexible innovation schedules, and impact-driven research that shapes tomorrow's solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-generation quantum processors
- Secure $2M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed research in quantum computing
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and quantum mechanics
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing environments
- Experience with quantum machine learning and variational algorithms