Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to 1000-qubit quantum processors and a $50M research budget. This role offers equity participation and the opportunity to publish in Nature/Science journals while shaping humanity's technological horizon.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers on quantum hardware integration
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at international conferences
- Collaborate with industry partners to commercialize quantum solutions
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years research experience
- Published work in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction in top-tier journals
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Track record of securing research funding ($1M+ preferred)
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences