Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will reshape industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM Quantum System Two and D-Wave Advantage. This role offers equity, flexible remote options, and the chance to contribute to humanity's next technological leap.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction codes to achieve fault-tolerant computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting and photonic systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-generation quantum processors
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD candidates and secure $1M+ in NSF/DoD grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using Qiskit/Cirq
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or photonic quantum systems
- Strong track record of translating theoretical concepts into experimental results