Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, leveraging cutting-edge hardware and AI-driven research platforms. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking work in Nature and Science journals. Shape the future of human capability!
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of qubit coherence in cryogenic systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid workflows
- Secure $2M+ in government grants and industry partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Publish 3+ high-impact papers annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum hardware experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Proven track record with superconducting or photonic qubits
- Strong publication record in top-tier journals/conferences
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and low-level system programming
- Clearance for DOE/NIST quantum research projects