Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms for 2026's computational landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design breakthrough solutions in cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science. Collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where innovation meets impact. Your work will directly shape how humanity solves previously unsolvable challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Design and implement error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and assembly-level optimization
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred