Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering the next generation of quantum computing systems that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and solve complex computational challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Research quantum error correction techniques for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Lead experiments on superconducting qubit platforms
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional teams
- Secure federal and private research funding
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation tools
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, or Cirq frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred