Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs that will define 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and accelerate the next generation of technological innovation. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, pushing the boundaries of what's computationally possible.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including access to 100+ qubit processors and a collaborative ecosystem of Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated research funding for your breakthrough projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols on next-gen hardware
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals/conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and simulation frameworks
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complexity theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems