Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design next-gen solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco facility, where every day brings new challenges in transforming theoretical physics into real-world applications. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the opportunity to shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex computational problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with machine learning teams to integrate quantum acceleration
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers and present findings at international conferences
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 quantum programming languages
- Proficiency with quantum simulation tools (Qiskit, Cirq, or similar)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical solutions