Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries from cryptography to drug discovery. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco laboratory. Our cutting-edge environment offers unlimited resources to transform theoretical concepts into real-world solutions that shape humanity's future.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our exclusive 'Future Tech' incubator program. Benefit from our partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and leading academic institutions while working on projects that directly impact quantum supremacy milestones.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Secure government and private funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical models
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published papers in quantum information theory or quantum cryptography
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with quantum hardware (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, or IonQ)