Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers to push the limits of quantum information science while contributing to patents that will shape the next decade of innovation.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including cryogenic systems and photonic processors. You'll lead projects in quantum error correction, simulation, and cryptography while mentoring the next generation of quantum researchers. This is your opportunity to solve humanity's most complex challenges in climate modeling, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop novel error correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit designs
- Publish research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks
- Published work in quantum algorithms or quantum information
- Proficiency in Python with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with quantum hardware (superconducting, trapped ions, or photonic)