Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your breakthrough ideas shape tomorrow's reality. Relocation assistance provided for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Q#, Qiskit, or Cirq quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong track record of securing research funding