Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research, patent innovations, and shape the future of computational science.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to our quantum annealing supercomputers. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum error correction protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Secure intellectual property through patents and trade secrets
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum computing interns
- Present findings at international quantum computing symposia
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Q#, Python, or Cirq programming languages
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum machine learning
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and superposition principles
- Experience with quantum annealing systems or superconducting qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory