Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction. Shape the future of computing while collaborating with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams on quantum hardware integration
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Secure research grants from NSF and DARPA initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published record in Nature/Science journals
- Expertise in superconducting qubit manipulation
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems