Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop scalable quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research, including access to 128-qubit processors and $50M in annual R&D funding.
We value intellectual curiosity and unconventional thinking. This role offers patent ownership opportunities, flexible research parameters, and participation in global quantum summits. Your work will directly shape the next generation of secure communications and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual government and private research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with AI division to develop hybrid quantum-classical frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in quantum computing or related top-tier journals
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and Qiskit/Cirq frameworks
- Proven grant-writing success with federal agencies (DARPA, NSF)
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Preferred: Background in cryptographic algorithm development