Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing systems that will redefine technology's future. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. This role offers competitive equity packages, flexible remote work options, and opportunities to publish in Nature Physics. Help build the computational backbone of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning problems
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum error-correction architectures for 2026-scale systems
- Lead cross-functional research teams on quantum hardware-software co-design
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Collaborate with Intel and Google Quantum AI on quantum cloud integration
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation frameworks
- Published research in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages
- Strong background in linear algebra and group theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems