Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational paradigms. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art research facility in San Francisco, where your work will directly shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in machine learning and cryptography
- Develop error-corrected qubit systems using superconducting and photonic platforms
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware at 15-millikelvin operating temperatures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum Journal
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on quantum adoption roadmaps
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published peer-reviewed research on quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Expertise in cryogenic engineering and quantum control systems
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Deep understanding of NISQ-era limitations and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers