Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM's quantum cloud network and our proprietary 512-qubit processor. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible remote work options, and a dedicated R&D budget of $50M annually.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop novel error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with Intel and Google on quantum cloud integration
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion traps
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Security clearance for government-funded projects (preferred)
- Fluency in Python and C++ for quantum simulation