Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms that redefine computational boundaries in cryptography, AI, and material science. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, where your innovations will shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing error-corrected quantum processors
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum computing applications
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies to solve industry-specific quantum challenges
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum hardware interfaces
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience securing DoD or NSF research grants