Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility alongside Nobel laureates and MIT alumni. Our mission: harness quantum mechanics to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery. This role offers unparalleled resources, a collaborative innovation culture, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics. Relocation assistance included.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop error-correction protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for enterprise applications
- Secure $500K+ in annual research grants from NSF/DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems