Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware interfaces that will redefine computational boundaries. Our interdisciplinary team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI innovation in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
What you'll achieve:
- Design scalable quantum circuits for practical enterprise applications
- Collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists on qubit stabilization
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Shape industry standards for quantum-secure communications
Responsibilities
- Lead development of quantum machine learning algorithms for 2026-era data processing
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum computing frameworks
- Partner with hardware teams to optimize cryogenic qubit interfaces
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming languages
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and World Economic Forum
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum simulation frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Security clearance eligibility preferred