Job Description
Join Nexus 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-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco R&D center, where cutting-edge theory meets real-world application.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and statistical mechanics
- Track record of securing competitive research funding