Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art facilities in San Francisco offer unparalleled resources for experimentation and innovation. This is your chance to shape the quantum landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era devices
- Develop error mitigation techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical AI frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $10M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Collaborate with quantum hardware teams to co-design next-generation processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or adjacent fields
- Demonstrated success in securing research funding
- Experience mentoring quantum research teams
- Knowledge of quantum machine learning applications