Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware interfaces that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art lab overlooking the Bay Area skyline.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Lead open-source contributions to quantum programming frameworks
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with low-level optimization skills
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred
- Track record of securing government research funding