Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computational systems that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic engineering labs. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for top-tier innovators.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead quantum hardware integration projects with superconducting qubit systems
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and industry whitepapers
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure federal grants and corporate partnerships for quantum initiatives
- Contribute to ISO quantum security standards for 2026 deployment
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or IEEE quantum computing journals
- Expertise in cryogenic engineering and quantum control systems
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum data analysis
- Active DoD or NASA security clearance preferred
- Experience with quantum-resistant cryptography implementations