Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco facility, where innovation meets impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for real-world commercial applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects targeting 2026 industry challenges
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top scientific journals
- Translate theoretical quantum mechanics into practical business solutions
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming best practices
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or algorithm optimization
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Track record of translating theory to commercial applications