Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution! We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from cryptography to pharmaceuticals. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for experimentation, including cryogenic quantum processors and AI-driven simulation environments. This role offers equity, unlimited PTO, and the chance to shape humanity's quantum future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance quantum system stability
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Lead open-source quantum computing initiatives in Python and Qiskit
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing fundamentals
- Secure $1M+ in government/private quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory