Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek an innovative Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, where your work will directly impact fields from cryptography to artificial intelligence. This role offers unparalleled resources for experimentation and publication opportunities in leading scientific journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in finance and healthcare
- Lead experimental quantum hardware prototyping using superconducting qubits and ion traps
- Develop error-correction techniques to overcome quantum decoherence challenges
- Publish research findings in IEEE Transactions and Nature Physics
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize classical-quantum machine learning models
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proficiency in Python/C++ for high-performance computing