Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're pioneering 2026's breakthrough quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen quantum systems solving previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-accelerated ML models
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DoD quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubits or ion traps
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Expertise in quantum error correction theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems