Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning using next-generation quantum processors. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and top-tier engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where your work directly shapes the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques for practical quantum advantage
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals/conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF/DOE grant proposals
- Translate theoretical models into scalable quantum software solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research (IBM Q, Rigetti, or similar)
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and QASM programming
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Demonstrated experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction protocols