Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect the next generation of quantum processors and develop breakthrough applications in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech hub offers unparalleled resources and collaborative opportunities with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
We provide competitive equity packages, comprehensive benefits including 100% healthcare coverage, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. This role directly contributes to our mission to solve humanity's most complex problems through quantum innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Translate quantum breakthroughs into commercial IP portfolios
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and Cirq programming environments
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM, AWS Braket)