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 Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough quantum systems solving problems deemed impossible by classical computing. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your discoveries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to shape the next generation of quantum applications.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, making tangible contributions to humanity's future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Demonstrated experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Ability to secure competitive research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence