Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Shape the future by solving problems once deemed impossible.
Our team operates at the intersection of physics, AI, and computational theory, pushing beyond classical computing limits. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible research timelines, and access to quantum hardware unavailable elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Lead cross-functional projects with hardware and software engineers
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory and experimental techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Experience with NISQ-era quantum hardware (IBM, Rigetti, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex theory into practical applications