Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using IBM and Google hardware
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with AI teams on hybrid quantum-classical frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Strong Python/C++ coding skills
- Track record of securing NSF/DOE research grants