Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational innovation. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will revolutionize 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including access to 128-qubit processors and dedicated time on IBM's quantum cloud.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and continuing education stipends. Our culture values intellectual curiosity and embraces failure as a catalyst for breakthrough innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum solutions for Fortune 500 partners
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, Quantum)
- Develop error-correction techniques for practical quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to open-source quantum frameworks
- Secure research grants from NSF and DARPA programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Track record of securing research funding