Job Description
Join Nexus Future Technologies at the forefront of the 2026 quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum systems that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. This isn't just research—it's the future of problem-solving for global industries.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the chance to publish in Nature Physics. Our interdisciplinary team combines quantum physicists, AI specialists, and hardware engineers to create solutions that today's scientists deemed impossible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to bridge theoretical models with physical implementations
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patents in quantum computing
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Secure $5M+ in NSF/DoD quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years postdoctoral research
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and noise mitigation techniques
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex theory into experimental protocols
- Track record of securing competitive research funding