Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a brilliant Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and systems that will redefine computational paradigms. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your breakthroughs while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries. This role offers competitive equity packages and the opportunity to shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum computing hardware prototypes
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance techniques
- Experience with superconducting qubit or ion trap systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences