Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and hardware integration frameworks. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, pushing the boundaries of computational possibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Track record of translating theoretical models to experimental prototypes
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred